Yellow River Soft-Shelled Turtle

Yellow River Soft-Shelled Turtle

　　Yellow River Soft-Shelled Turtle

　　Buxiang is situated in the Yellow River beach region of Dali County, a nationally recognized fisheries base. The area enjoys a favorable climate, ample water supply, outstanding ecological conditions, and abundant natural forage, making it the optimal habitat for producing high-quality, pollution-free grass carp, common carp, and Yellow River soft-shelled turtles. Since the 1980s, local residents have constructed fish ponds and developed artificial breeding, gaining rich farming expertise. Since 2003, the township Party committee and government have earnestly implemented the spirit of the Central No. 1 Document, emancipated their thinking, kept pace with the times, and focused on increasing farmers’ incomes. Based on local conditions, they actively adjusted the industrial structure and strongly supported the development of aquaculture. Making full use of local resource advantages, they expanded and built 2,300 acres of new fish ponds through demonstration guidance, policy support, financial assistance, and technical services. They also introduced integrated fish and turtle farming techniques to reduce investment and boost income. The area now yields 1.25 million kilograms of grass and common carp annually, along with 50,000 kilograms of Yellow River soft-shelled turtles.

　　Both grass carp and common carp are fed exclusively with forage grass and wheat bran, without any additives, making them truly green and pollution-free products. They feature an attractive appearance, delicate texture, and tender, delicious meat—making them a fine delicacy on the dining table.

　　Yellow River soft-shelled turtles come from the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River and are considered a delicacy among freshwater products. Their nutritional and medicinal values are both higher than those of other turtle varieties. Since the Zhou Dynasty, they have been highly regarded as premium tonic foods for nourishment and health preservation, and are hailed as the king of Chinese turtles.

　　Buxiang Township has registered the “Yellow River Soft-Shelled Turtle” as a trademark, establishing it as a flagship product and creating its own brand, thus creating a new highlight for farmers to achieve prosperity and increase their income.