1. Introduction to the Project

1.1 Project background

1.1.1 Product introduction

Leaf-feeding grass can improve the absorption, metabolism and health of livestock and poultry, enhance the utilization efficiency of multiple nutrients in the feed, and strengthen the quality of livestock and poultry products. As a new type of feed with multi-functionality, the core objective of leaf-feeding grass is to realize anti-resistance-free farming, i.e. avoiding the use of drugs such as antibiotics and hormones throughout the farming process. This approach aims to ensure the health of livestock and humans, and to provide safe and nutritious livestock products, ultimately realizing the production goal of antimicrobial-free animal husbandry. Leaf-eating grasses, as a new high-protein variety, have been bred in recent years. The use of leaf-feeding herb feed for development of aquaculture can significantly reduce the consumption of feed grain and achieve the goal of “grass replacing food”. It is estimated that the use of leaf-feeding grass feed fed per ton of livestock or aquatic products, compared with traditional feed, can save feed grain 30% to 50%.

Leaf-feeding herb functional feed mainly uses leaf-feeding herb as a nutrient source, and exerts the synergistic effect of its diversified nutrients, thus tapping the production potential of livestock and poultry. Leaf-feeding herb functional feeds show great potential and bright prospects in solving the problems of feed saving and livestock and poultry product safety, quality, efficiency, resource utilization and environmental protection.

1.1.2 Market prospect

(1) Current status of leaf-feeding herb cultivation

The current situation of leaf-feeding herb cultivation is extremely optimistic, and its wide adaptability and excellent yield have made it widely promoted in several regions.

1. Planting range and yield

Leaf-feeding herb is extremely adaptable, cold-resistant, drought-resistant, saline-resistant, barren-resistant and sandy-resistant, and can be planted in almost all kinds of soil. In the north of China such as Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning and other places, the annual mu output of leaf-feeding herb is between 20 to 40 tons; in the south of China, such as Hainan, Guangdong, Guangxi and other places, the annual mu output can reach 35 to 60 tons. Leaf-feeding herb grows faster, from sowing to maturity usually takes a few months, the growth cycle in the spring and summer seasons for the main growth and reproduction period, each harvest will be quickly regenerated.

2.Nutritional value and use

Leaf-feeding herb is a kind of plant with high nutritional value, rich in protein, amino acids, vitamins and minerals, its protein content is as high as 36% to 48.7%, the total amino acids is 35.40%, also rich in vitamin E, ascorbic acid, β-carotene, chlorophyll, rhodopsin, isoflavones, SOD, selenium, potassium, calcium, iron, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium and other trace elements. These properties make leaf-eating grasses widely used in many fields such as grain, food, nutraceuticals, medicine, feed, and fertilizer. For example, leaf-feeding grass can be fed directly to livestock as feed, and it can also be used for soil improvement and environmental protection.

To summarize, with its wide adaptability and high nutritional value, Leaf-feeding herb shows the great application potential in many fields, and its planting status and development prospects are extremely optimistic.

(2) Market situation of the leaf-feeding herb feed processing industry

The market situation of the leaf-feeding herb feed processing industry is outstanding, characterized by the high yield, versatility and wide market demand. Leaf-eating grass is a new species of plant independently researched and developed by Chinese researchers, which has the characteristics of high protein and high nutrition, and is widely used in many fields such as food, food, health care, medicinal, breeding, feed, fertilizer and so on.

The current situation of the leaf-feeding herb feed processing industry can be analyzed from the following aspects:

First of all, the planting cost of leaf-eating grass is low and the yield is high. Leaf-eating grass is a perennial herbaceous plant, planting once can be harvested for many years, with time-saving, labor-saving, capital-saving characteristics. The annual mu yield of fresh grass in the north can be up to 20 tons to 40 tons, and the annual mu yield of fresh grass in the south can be up to 30 tons to 60 tons, and even higher in some conditions. This high yield makes leaf-eating grass in the feed processing has a significant cost advantage.

Secondly, the adaptability of leaf-eating grass is extremely wide. Leaf-eating grass is resistant to cold, drought, salinity, barrenness and sand, and is adapted to a variety of soil cultivation, which makes it have a wide range of planting potential in different regions. This wide adaptability further promotes the development of fodder processing industry of leaf-eating grass.

In addition, the application of leaf-eating grass in feed processing is promising. Leaf-eating grasses can be used for the production of antimicrobial-free feeds, silage and protein pellet feeds, which help to ensure the safety of cultured food. Its high yield and wide adaptability make it an important choice for food-saving farming, replacing some food components and reducing feed costs.

Finally, leafy grasses are important in the circular economy of agriculture. Leaf-feeding grass is regarded as a “green gold industry”, which can solve the problem of insufficient feed, realize the goal of replacing food with grass and returning farmland to grass. Its high nutritional value makes it have a broad development prospect in functional health food and protein, SOD extraction and so on.

In summary, the leaf-feeding herb feed processing industry has significant cost advantages, wide adaptability and broad application prospects, and is an important part of the future agricultural circular economy.

(3) Market forecasting analysis of leaf-feeding herb feed

1. Production volume and market application

The annual yield of leaf feeding herb can reach 300 tons/hectare in northern regions and 525 tons/hectare in southern regions.

With the rapid development of animal husbandry and the increasing demand for high-quality livestock products from consumers, the demand for forage in the agricultural and animal husbandry market is showing a continuous upward trend. Leaf feeding herb, as a high protein feed material, has enormous market potential. Its high protein content, rich amino acids, and trace elements make it an ideal source of feed, especially in the fields of antibiotic free and ecological farming, where the demand for leafy grass is expected to continue to rise. These characteristics endow leaf feeding herb with the ability to grow in extreme environments, demonstrating strong adaptability and making them highly suitable for large-scale cultivation.

2. Market demand and policy support

The market demand for leaf feeding herb is constantly growing, especially in the breeding industry, where its demand as a feed ingredient is particularly prominent. The high protein content and rich nutritional components of leaf feeding herb make it an ideal choice for livestock breeding. At the same time, the government’s policies to improve the self-sufficiency rate and forage production of high-quality grass species have also provided strong support for the leaf feeding herb feed processing industry.

Leaf feeding herb has shown strong market demand, especially in the fields of feed and fertilizer. Due to its high nutritional value and wide adaptability, leaf feeding herb has extensive potential for application in agriculture and animal husbandry. In addition, leaf feeding herb can also be used to improve saline alkali and sandy wastelands, increase land use efficiency, and further promote its application prospects in environmental protection and land improvement.

3. Future development trends

According to the 14th Five-Year Plan for the Development of the National Forage Industry, it is expected that by 2025, the national production of high-quality forage will have reached 98 million tons, the demand guarantee rate for cattle and sheep forage will exceed 80%, and the overall self-sufficiency rate of forage seeds will exceed 70%. These policy directions will help further promote the development of the leaf and grass feed processing industry.

The continuous progress of leaf eating grass planting technology is the key to promoting market development. The planting technique of leaf feeding herb is relatively simple, easy to master, and has strong stress resistance, adapting to various soil conditions. With the continuous advancement of technology, the yield and quality of leaf feeding herb are expected to continue to improve to better meet market demand.

In summary, the market situation of the leaf feeding herb feed processing industry has performed well, with broad development prospects and policy support, and is expected to continue expanding its market share in the future.

1.1.3 Technical analysis

The processing technology of leaf feeding herb feed mainly includes the following steps:

Cleaning and sterilization processing: Separate the stems and leaves of the leaf feeding herb, rinse with clean water, then rinse with sterilizing solution, and finally clean the remaining sterilizing solution with clean water.

Drying treatment: Dry the stems and leaves of leaf feeding herb through a drying device.

Crushing treatment: Put the dried stems and leaves of the leaf feeding herb into a crusher for crushing treatment to form crushed materials.

Juice extraction process: The stems and leaves of the leaf feeding herb are continuously transported to the corresponding juicers for processing. The continuously generated juice during the processing is transported to the storage tank through the conveying pipeline, and the residue is compressed to form a slag cake and transported out.

Slag cake processing: The slag cake is processed using hydrothermal treatment to extract the remaining protein and trace elements.‌

1.1.4 Advantageous conditions of project construction

(1) Policy advantages

The government’s attention and support for the development of the environmental protection industry and agriculture have provided a favorable policy environment for the market of leaf and grass feed. The 14th Five-Year Plan for the Development of the National Forage Industry proposes a series of development goals and measures aimed at promoting the healthy development of the forage industry. These policy measures will further promote the market application and promotion of leaf grass feed.

Agricultural subsidy policy: Vegetable planting, fruit industry, tea industry, etc. can apply for the construction projects of horticultural crop standard parks under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. Each project will receive a subsidy of 500000 to 1 million yuan, with a requirement of facilities of over 200 acres and land of over 1000 acres.

Technological innovation support: Leaf feeding herb planting projects can expand the boundaries of agricultural production, develop food resources, establish stable high-quality raw material production bases, and enjoy policy support brought by technological innovation through technological innovation.

Jilin Provincial Government has provided strong support for the development of characteristic forestry and grassland industries. Through policy guidance and financial support, the development of characteristic crops such as leafy grass has been promoted. For example, Shuangyang District, Changchun City has promoted the application of leaf feeding herb functional feed through the establishment of professional cooperatives, further promoting the development of the leaf feeding herb industry.‌

(2) Industrial advantages

The industrial advantages of developing leaf feeding herb planting and processing projects are mainly reflected in the growth of market demand, low entrepreneurial threshold, environmental value, and policy support. The planting technology of leaf feeding herb is relatively simple, with low requirements for soil, climate and other conditions, and a low threshold for entrepreneurship. Through scientific management and market operation, entrepreneurs are expected to achieve rapid profitability. In addition, the cultivation of leaf feeding herb can also drive the development of related industries, such as processing and sales, forming a complete industrial chain.‌

(3) Location advantages

Yitong Manchu Autonomous County is located in the central southern part of Jilin Province and is the closest county to Changchun City. It is only 48 kilometers away from the city center and a 30 minute drive away. The county town is 77 kilometers away from Changchun Longjia International Airport, which takes about an hour by car. Yitong has a developed transportation network, with Changchun-Baicheng Expressway, Changchun-Liaoyuan Expressway, Changchun-Meihekou Expressway, and Changchun Ring Expressway passing through. It is a must pass point for 4 regions and 16 cities (counties) in central and southern Jilin Province to reach Changchun. In addition, the Yitong section of the Liaoyuan-Changchun Railway was completed and opened to traffic in 2016, ending the history of Yitong without railways. After the completion of the first level road of Changchun-Yitong Middle Line, Yitong’s ability to receive radiation from Changchun Economic Circle will be further enhanced. The surrounding infrastructure of the project construction site is complete, the transportation is convenient, and the resource conditions required for production are relatively complete.

(4) Talent advantages

Siping has several universities including Jilin Normal University, Jilin Normal University Boda College, Jilin Agricultural Engineering Vocational and Technical College, Siping Vocational University, as well as the ongoing establishment of Hongzui Vocational and Technical College, Jilin University Siping Medical College, and Siping Radio and Television University. Among them, Jilin Normal University is a key university in Jilin Province, with 16302 full-time undergraduate students, 1844 graduate students, 336 international students, and 15131 adult education students. It can cultivate thousands of higher education talents to the society every year. Surrounding cities such as Changchun, Harbin, and Daqing have numerous universities that can provide over 500000 high-level talents annually. These talents can provide technical support for project construction.

1.2 Contents and scale of project construction

The project covers an area of over 10000 acres, with the construction of a seedling rapid propagation production base and a high standard leaf feeding herb planting demonstration base. A high standard leaf feeding herb planting demonstration base of 10000 acres will be built, with a feed processing plant and office and living areas. The feed processing plant will build 2 new feed processing workshops, 1 raw material warehouse, and 1 finished product warehouse; Two new office and living buildings, including a quality control center, office and living areas, and expert apartments, as well as supporting infrastructure such as hardened roads, greenery, water supply, drainage, and power supply in the project area; purchase instruments and complete sets of equipment required for auxiliary and public works such as leaf feeding herb planting, cultivation rooms, and feed processing plant, etc.

1.3.Total investment of the project and capital raising

The total investment of the project is 1.5 billion yuan, including the construction investment of 1.1 billion yuan.

1.4 Financial analysis and social evaluation

1.4.1 Main financial indexes

After the project reaches the production capacity, its annual sales revenue will be 830 million yuan, its profit will be 250 million yuan, its investment payback period will be 7 years (after the tax, including the construction period of 1 year) and its return on investment will be 16.67%.

Note: “10 thousand yuan” in the table is in RMB.

1.4.2 Social evaluation

Improving soil quality: Planting leaf feeding herb can help improve soil quality, reduce the use of fertilizers and pesticides, and thus protect the ecological environment. Leafy grass, as a natural green manure, can be used to improve saline alkali land and sandy wasteland, enhance effective land utilization and increase yield.

Regulating climate and improving ecological environment: Leaf feeding herb is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be planted once for decades without needing to be planted again. Its lush branches and leaves can absorb carbon dioxide, release oxygen, purify the air, and have the function of regulating climate and improving ecological environment. Leafy grass can also absorb and filter radioactive substances, secrete antibacterial fungicides, effectively kill various pathogenic bacteria, lower blood pressure and heart rate, and have a good auxiliary therapeutic effect on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, hypertension, neurasthenia, and respiratory diseases.

Promote the big health industry: Leaf feeding herb is rich in various nutrients such as protein, amino acids, vitamins, etc., and has extremely high nutritional value and health functions. Foliage can be used to make nutritious dry noodles, protein flour, functional tea, protein grass powder, nutritious rice, protein powder and other health products to promote the development of the health industry.

Drive the development of related industries: The planting and processing of leaf feeding herb can not only drive the development of agriculture and food processing industries, but also promote the development of related industries such as medicine and health products. The high nutritional value and wide application fields of leaf feeding herb make it have great demand potential in the market, which can create more employment opportunities and economic benefits for society.

In summary, the planting and processing project of leaf feeding herb not only performs well in ecological benefits, but also promotes the development of the big health industry, drives the progress of related industries, and has significant social benefits.

1.5 Cooperative way

Sole proprietorship, joint venture or cooperation

1.6 What to be invested by the foreign party

Funds, and other methods can be discussed in person.

1.7 Construction site of the project

Yitong Manchu Autonomous County

1.8 Progress of the project

The project proposal has been prepared.

2. Introduction to the Partner

2.1 Unit basic information

Name: Government of Yitong Manchu Autonomous County

Address: 88 Zhonghua East Road, Yitong Town, Yitong Manchu Autonomous County

2.2 Unit overview

Yitong has a long history and rich culture. Yitong is one of the important birthplaces and settlements of the Manchu ethnic group, formerly known as Yidun and Yitun. It is a transliteration of the Manchu language, derived from the name Yitong River, which means a grand and turbulent river. As early as more than 4000 years ago, the ancestors of the Manchu people have thrived and created a brilliant Manchu culture here.

Yitong is renowned for its talented people and land, and has produced numerous outstanding talents. There were a lot of generals and scholars born in the county. Bachilan, the founding father of the Qing Dynasty, Iktang’a, the famous anti-Russian general and Mumutian, the Manchu poet were all born here. Li Hongguang, Li Shichao, Ji Xingzhou, Wang Minggui and many other famous generals and giants shine brightly in the sky. Yitong has obvious location advantages and a well-developed transportation network. Yitong is the closest county to Changchun and a must pass point for 4 regions and 16 cities (counties) in central and southern Jilin Province to reach the provincial capital. The Changchun-Baicheng, Changchun-Liaoyuan, and Changchun-Meihekou expressways pass through the border, and the Liaoyuan-Changchun Railway is completed and opened, ending the history of no railways connecting Yitong. The intercity expressway from Changchun to Yitong has been built, allowing Yitong to better receive the radiation and driving force from Changchun. Yitong has abundant resources and a splendid culture. This is an important national base for grain, animal husbandry, and forestry. The underground contains abundant resources such as oil, natural gas, coal, geothermal energy, etc. Due to its unique volcanic geology, precious mineral water resources have been formed. Yitong’s series of green agricultural products, including rice, deer products, wild vegetables, and local eggs, are renowned both inside and outside the province. The Yitong Manchu Art Troupe made a brilliant appearance at Shanghai World Expo and has shone on CCTV screens multiple times. International Shaman Culture Festival, Volcano Tourism Festival, Errenzhuan Art Festival, Pearl Ball Invitational Tournament and other cultural activities with local characteristics showcase beautiful folk cultural scenes to tourists at home and abroad.

This is a fertile ground for nurturing vitality; This is a land full of hope. The grand construction, large space, large transportation, and large investment attraction have created a powerful symphony of economic and social development; the new normal, new vitality, new economy, and new image paint a three-dimensional picture of the ever-changing land of the entire township. Here, the green grass has a soul, and the water lives with charm; here, the air is fresh and the scenery is picturesque; here, the rural style is simple and the people's livelihood is harmonious; This is Yitong, known as the “Seven-star Blessed Land” and the only Manchu Autonomous County in Jilin Province.

Yitong is committed to the construction of soft and hard environments, and strives to create a “three-no and five-most” county with the least approval processes, shortest completion time, lowest fee standards, best service quality, and best investment environment for merchants. The whole county adheres to the service concept of “managing what must be managed well, opening up what should not be managed, and ignoring what can be managed or ignored”, and extends services wherever enterprises and projects are built. With a good reputation, it wins over foreign investors and businessmen, and strives to create a strong atmosphere of favoring, comforting and enriching businessmen. The favorable resource endowment and ecological conditions have endowed Yitong with a more relaxed, superior, and comfortable entrepreneurial development environment, presenting an irresistible attraction that attracts the eager attention of investors both inside and outside the province. In recent years, nearly a hundred companies, including Liyade Energy Co., Ltd., Jilin Oilfield Co., Ltd., Changchun Yatai Group, Jilin Yitong International Logistics Co., Ltd., WENS and NESI, etc. have settled in Yitong and have received substantial returns. This is a land full of infinite business opportunities, an ancient yet young giant with thick and thin hair, spreading his broad arms with unprecedented vigor; with a broad mind that embraces all rivers, it welcomes guests from all over the world.

2.3 Contact method

Contact person: Yang Ming

Tel: +86-18643489888

E-mail: jlytswj@126.com

Contact method of the city (prefecture) where the project is located:

Contact unit: Siping Economic Cooperation Bureau

Contact person: Wen Dacheng

Tel: +86-434-3260536

E-mail: spjhjjhk@163.com