甘肃武威：联合体成“催化剂” 羊产业添新动力

Core Viewpoint - Wuwei, Gansu is recognized for its rich agricultural resources and is referred to as the "Golden Milk Source Base" and "Dairy Capital of Gansu" [1] Group 1: Industry Overview - Wuwei ranks first in Gansu for the breeding of cattle, sheep, and pigs, with agricultural added value maintaining this position for ten consecutive years [2] - The Wuwei Meat Sheep Industry Innovation Consortium has successfully passed its annual evaluation and continues to receive support from major technological projects in Wuwei [2] Group 2: Innovation Consortium - Established in 2023, the consortium aims to transform Wuwei from a major sheep farming city to a strong sheep farming city, contributing to the development of a 10 billion yuan meat sheep industry cluster [3] - The consortium is led by Gansu Yang Ruxiang Agricultural Co., Ltd. and includes a diverse team of 24 researchers from various universities and innovative enterprises [3][4] - The consortium focuses on building an innovation platform, conducting research, and nurturing talent, targeting key areas such as seed innovation and industrialization [4] Group 3: Research and Development - The consortium plans to support Gansu Yang Ruxiang Agricultural Co., Ltd. in applying for a project aimed at improving the quality and efficiency of the meat sheep industry in Wuwei [4] - Key research areas include high-throughput phenotyping, genomic breeding technology, and the development of new sheep breeds and efficient breeding techniques [7] Group 4: Economic Impact - The consortium aims to cultivate 1-2 leading sheep breeding enterprises in Gansu with an output value exceeding 100 million yuan, and to form a sheep industry cluster in Wuwei with a value exceeding 35 billion yuan [7] - The collaborative efforts of the consortium are expected to generate significant social and economic benefits, enhancing the competitiveness of sheep meat products in the market [8]