Chenzhou Highland Ricefield Fish

Chenzhou Highland Ricefield Fish

Chenzhou Highland Ricefield Fish is a product with geographical indication status.

　　Chenzhou Highland Ricefield Fish are carp that live in terraced fields located at elevations above 500 meters within the Wuling and Luoxiao mountain ranges in Chenzhou. They feed on fallen rice flowers, which gives their meat a delicate, sweet fragrance reminiscent of the blossoms. Raised in perpetually cool spring water, they grow slowly, resulting in tender flesh and soft bones. Their unique flavor has won widespread favor among consumers. During the market season, these fish can sell for as much as 30 yuan per jin (approximately 0.5 kg), and demand often outstrips supply, generating considerable economic and social benefits. In August last year, the Chenzhou Municipal Bureau of Animal Husbandry, Veterinary, and Fisheries initiated the process to register the Highland Ricefield Fish under the Geographical Indication Agricultural Products Protection scheme. In December, it passed the review and defense conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture. By April this year, the Ministry officially approved the registration of Chenzhou Highland Ricefield Fish as a protected geographical indication agricultural product.

　　Hunan

　　Chenzhou Aquatic Sciences Research Institute

　　 Traditional rice-fish farming areas located at elevations above 500 meters in the central section of the Wuling Mountains and the western section of the Luoxiao Mountains in Chenzhou. This includes 33 villages across 4 towns in Beihu District: Yangtianhu Yao Ethnic Township, Lutang Town, Baohe Yao Ethnic Township, and Shigaitang Town; 19 villages across 3 towns in Suxian District: Liangtian Town, Aoshang Town, and Wugaishan Town; 7 villages across 2 towns in Yizhang County: Wuling Town and Yuxi Town; 5 villages across 2 towns in Linwu County: Nanqiang Town and Shuangxi Town; 102 villages across 11 towns in Guidong County: Qiaotou Township, Xinfang Township, Dongluo Township, Qingshan Township, Oujiang Town, Shatian Town, Qingquan Town, Datang Town, Sidu Town, Zhaiqian Town, and Pule Town; 4 villages across 4 towns in Rucheng County: Wenming Township, Tuqiao Town, Jingpo Town, and Haotou Township; 4 villages across 2 towns in Yongxing County: Qijia Township and Liyutang Town; and 18 villages across 3 towns in Zixing City: Bamianshan Yao Ethnic Township, Huilongshan Yao Ethnic Township, and Xingning Town. In total, the designated area spans 8 counties (cities/districts), 31 towns, and 192 villages. The geographical coordinates are between 112°27′16.33″ to 114°13′23.64″ east longitude and 25°09′27.37″ to 26°19′30.04″ north latitude.

　　AGI2017-02-2100

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