Pubei Black Pigs

Pubei Black Pigs

Pubei Black Pigs are a geographical indication agricultural product.

　　In implementing the "Specialized Agriculture Enhancement Project," Pubei County focused on cultivating the development of the "Pubei Black Pig" industry, rapidly establishing black pig farming as a pillar sector of its livestock industry. Last year, the county raised a total of 997,200 pigs, with 584,200 market-ready pigs sold — increases of 7.8% and 6.1% respectively compared to the same period last year. Of these, 451,000 were black pigs, accounting for 77.2% of all market-ready pigs in the county. The total output value of pig farming reached 792 million yuan, making black pig farming a lucrative pathway for farmers to increase their income and achieve prosperity.

　　To expand the black pig industry, the county adhered to a branded pig production strategy of "being better where others have us, and stronger where others are better." In 2011, it formulated and implemented an action plan for upgrading the pig industry, clearly prioritizing the black pig brand and establishing a development approach centered on promoting black pig farming to drive overall growth in the pig industry.

　　Standardized breeding demonstration. In conjunction with the "Clean Farming" campaign, the county promoted standardized ecological pig farming models in towns such as Quanshui, Shiyong, Anshi, Zhanghuang, Longmen, Beitong, Sanhe, and Xiaojiang. It strengthened the construction of pig breeding systems and standardized pig farming demonstration bases to ensure that market-ready black pigs are of high quality, safe, and pollution-free.

　　Enhanced technical training. The county integrated vocational training programs for practical rural talent in aquaculture and animal husbandry with initiatives such as the "Ten Thousand Veterinarians Going to Villages," "Ten Thousand Cadres Going to Grassroots," and "Ten Thousand Technicians Bringing Science and Technology" campaigns — collectively referred to as the "Three Ten-Thousands" actions. A series of science and technology outreach activities, including bringing livestock technology directly to farms and households, were widely carried out. A three-tier animal husbandry technical service system was established at the county, township, and village levels. Each year, over 5,000 farmers receive practical pig farming technical training, enhancing the skills and confidence of large-scale pig farmers to increase their incomes.

　　Building brands and entering cities. To meet urban demand for black pork, the county made full use of pig trademarks such as "Yuexhou Black" and "Black Dashuai," establishing a specialized Pubei Yuexhou Black Pig export sales fleet. A dedicated sales outlet was set up at the "Jiahe Market" in Guangzhou. Sales points for Pubei black pigs were also established in cities such as Shenzhen, Hainan, Nanning, Beihai, and Liuzhou. Pubei-raised pigs have become a leading brand for entering urban markets and increasing local incomes.

　　Additionally, the county actively guided local entrepreneurs and meat processing enterprises to participate in developing traditional dishes primarily using Pubei Black Pigs as the main ingredient. This led to the creation of a series of distinctive local foods with Pubei flavors, such as Quanshui Braised Pork Knuckle, Five-Flower Pork Belly, Guandong Cured Meat, Zhaizhou Sausage, Lemincun Stuffed Pig Blood, and Xiaojiang Roast Pig. These efforts extended the industrial chain, increased added value, and fostered a virtuous cycle of mutual support between large-scale breeding and processing operations, contributing to integrated industrial development.

　　Geographic Scope

　　Pubei Black Pigs originated in Pubei County and are distributed across sixteen towns within the county: Quanshui, Shichong, Anshi, Zhanghuang, Dacheng, Baishishui, Beitong, Sanhe, Longmen, Xiaojiang, Fuwang, Zhaixu, Lemincun, Guandong, Pingmu, and others. The protected area spans 2,521 square kilometers, with geographical coordinates between 109°33′ to 109°51′ east longitude and 21°52′ to 22°14′ north latitude. The average elevation ranges from 150 to 700 meters. In 2013, the county raised 832,000 Pubei Black Pigs, with a sow inventory of 38,500.