Marking a historic first for Baisha Li Autonomous County, the local "Wujiao Pig" has been officially included in the second batch of the 2026 National Famous, Special, and Superior Agricultural Products Directory. The announcement was made in a recent public notice from the Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Center under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, following an application submitted by the county's agricultural authority. This milestone ends the county's long-standing absence from national-level certifications for specialty agricultural goods.
The national designation is a prestigious quality endorsement awarded by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, requiring products to exhibit distinct regional characteristics, stable production scales, and stringent safety standards. It serves as an official recognition of local ecological advantages, breeding practices, and product excellence. Raised primarily through mountain forest free-range methods within the county's core ecological zones, the Wujiao Pig is a traditional local breed prized for its firm, tender meat and rich flavor—often described as a rustic delicacy on residents' dining tables.
Currently, the certified production volume totals 5,600 heads, significantly supporting the standardized growth of local emerging agricultural entities. This achievement underscores Baisha's strategic push into tropical specialty agriculture and represents a notable breakthrough in its efforts to elevate indigenous products. In recent years, the county's agricultural department has leveraged its "Two Mountains" ecological resource advantages, focusing on tropical efficient farming, standardized breeding, and strict quality supervision while continuously nurturing local specialty brands.
Looking ahead, the department plans to build on this success by strengthening whole-chain management across standards, certification, and traceability, while safeguarding quality control and enhancing the Wujiao Pig's eco-brand image. Concurrently, it aims to diversify sales channels, transform ecological "local specialties" into premium brands, invigorate rural industry momentum, and secure sustainable income growth for local farmers.