Jiangjiadian Rice

Jiangjiadian Rice

Jiangjiadian Rice is a protected geographical indication product.

　　Jiangjiadian Rice refers to rice products cultivated in Jiangjiadian Korean Ethnic Township of Liuhe County, Jilin Province, and surrounding areas with similar geographical and environmental conditions. The product uses high-quality rice varieties and employs advanced cultivation techniques and processing methods. The soil, irrigation water, and air quality of the production area are analyzed and measured to meet the standards of the "Technical Conditions for the Environment of Green Food Production Areas." Coupled with specific cultural and natural factors, Jiangjiadian Rice exhibits superior sensory, physicochemical, and hygiene qualities compared to rice from other regions. It has an excellent taste and distinct regional characteristics. The product is widely sold in major cities such as Shanghai, Tianjin, Dalian, and Ningbo, and is highly favored by consumers. In 2008, it was approved for national geographical indication product protection by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of China.

　　Jiangjiadian Korean Ethnic Township is located on the banks of the Santong River in the southeastern part of Liuhe County, Jilin Province, and is known as the "Hometown of Rice." The township has a long history of rice cultivation, abundant water resources, a superior ecological environment, and suitable climatic conditions. The Liuhe County, where Jiangjiadian Korean Ethnic Township is located, has 33,395 hectares of paddy soil and alluvial soil, accounting for 10.4% of the total land area. This soil retains water and nutrients well, making it suitable for rice cultivation. The county has a total arable land area of 63,294 hectares, accounting for 18.9% of the total land area, including 22,732 hectares of paddy fields. Liuhe County has a temperate continental monsoon climate with distinct seasons. Summers are humid and rainy, while autumns are mild and cool. From 1986 to 2000, the average annual temperature was 5.5°C, with monthly average temperatures in June, July, and August being 19.5°C, 22.5°C, and 21.1°C, respectively. The average annual sunshine duration is 2,479 hours, and the average annual precipitation is 736 millimeters. In terms of water resources, Liuhe County has four major rivers: the Yitong River, Santong River, Hani River, and Woji River, with a total length of 389.8 kilometers and a drainage area of 3,348.3 square kilometers. The average annual surface runoff is 1.107 billion cubic meters, and the total developable hydropower resources amount to 49,450 kilowatts. The county has three medium-sized reservoirs, 19 small (Type I) reservoirs, 78 small (Type II) reservoirs, 1,444 ponds, and 109 natural pools. These provide abundant irrigation water for rice cultivation, promoting the development of rice production.

　　Protected Geographical Indication Product

　　In accordance with the "Regulations on the Protection of Geographical Indication Products," the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine reviewed the application for the protection of Jiangjiadian Rice as a geographical indication product. Upon approval, the protection of Jiangjiadian Rice as a geographical indication product was granted starting March 14, 2008. (Announcement No. 24, 2008)

　　Protected Area

　　The protected area for Jiangjiadian Rice as a geographical indication product is based on the scope defined in the "Notice on Determining the Protected Geographical Indication Area for Jiangjiadian Rice" (Liu Zheng Wen [2007] No. 27) issued by Liuhe County, Jilin Province. It includes the administrative regions of 15 townships under Liuhe County: Jiangjiadian Township, Liuhe Town, Sanyuanpu Town, Tuoyaoling Town, Xiangyang Town, Ankou Town, Shengshui Town, Hongshi Town, Hengtong Town, Gushanzi Town, Wudao gou Town, Liangshui Town, Luotongshan Town, Shijiadian Township, and Liunan Township.