By tf-lawyer.com Recently, I visited the Furong Farm in Pengze County, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, where I witnessed local fishermen donning waterproof suits as they skillfully set poles, cast nets, and pulled in catches. As the nets were gradually reeled in, hundreds of plump Pengze crucian carp leaped out of the water, creating a spectacular scene of abundance.
I spoke with Qian Cheng, the manager of the Pengze Crucian Carp Breeding Center, who beamed with pride as he shared, “This year’s yield has doubled compared to last year, with over 300,000 pounds of market fish. When we include the winter yields, we’re looking at more than 2 million pounds. We expect this year’s revenue to reach around 15 million yuan.”
Traditionally, fish farming in the area involves releasing fish in March and harvesting them in October. However, the breeding center employs a scientific approach of rotation and batch harvesting, allowing them to catch fish throughout the season. Qian added, “As soon as a customer places an order, we can harvest right away. We catch the specific sizes that our clients request, optimizing our profits.”
Pengze County is recognized as a key fishing area in China and serves as a national-level genetic resource conservation zone for Pengze crucian carp. In recent years, the county has worked hard to transform its native resources into an economic advantage by implementing strategic initiatives like the Pengze Crucian Carp Branding Project, which includes policy support, project backing, and financial assistance to promote stable development in local aquaculture.
To date, Pengze County sells over 1.2 billion crucian carp fry annually throughout the country. The total aquaculture area exceeds 100,000 acres, with an annual production capacity of 29,000 tons and a market value of 580 million yuan. This seemingly simple little fish has paved the way for a burgeoning industry, enhancing the reputation of Pengze crucian carp and making the county’s brand as “China’s Crucian Carp Home” even more distinguished.
