30 million per county! Promoting the resource utilization of livestock and poultry manure across entire counties: A new path for agricultural green transformation driven by policy dividends

As the core carrying unit of rural economy, the synergy between agricultural ecology and industrial development in counties directly affects the overall rural revitalization. In 2017, the "Opinions of the General Office of the State Council on Accelerating the Resource Utilization of Livestock and Poultry Breeding Waste" (Guobanfa [2017] No. 48) took the lead in anchoring the path of "promoting the whole county", providing policy compliance for the transformation of livestock and poultry manure treatment from "scattered response" to "systematic cracking"; By 2025, policies will continue to intensify efforts, further focusing on county-level units, and promoting the construction of a closed-loop system of "breeding manure planting" for planting and breeding. Through the tripartite linkage mechanism of policy guidance to clarify direction, market operation to activate vitality, and technological support to solidify the foundation, this process not only reshapes the value of manure from an "environmental pollutant" to a "precious agricultural resource", but also makes it a key lever to leverage the transformation of agricultural production methods and promote sustainable agricultural development. It not only solves the ecological pain point of traditional aquaculture's "manure siege", but also provides green nutrient support for the planting industry, injecting lasting momentum into the transformation of county-level agriculture towards Low-Carbon, circular, and efficient.
1、 Policy Framework
The policy of resource utilization of livestock and poultry manure has formed a complete system of "central direction, local regulations, and county-level implementation", with clear responsibilities and support priorities at each level:
1. At the central level: setting frameworks, providing funding, and establishing standards
Core document guidance: Based on the "14th Five Year Plan for National Livestock and Poultry Manure Utilization, Planting and Breeding Integration Construction Plan" and the "Implementation Plan for County wide Promotion of Livestock and Poultry Manure Resource Utilization Construction Projects", clarify the core principle of "planting and breeding integration, using to promote treatment".
• Huge funding subsidies: The central budget directly subsidizes county-level projects, with a maximum subsidy of 30 million yuan per county, and the subsidy ratio can reach 50% of the total project investment. The focus is on supporting the construction of facilities for collecting, storing, treating, and utilizing manure.
Technical Standards Escort: Multiple standards such as "Technical Specification for Harmless Treatment of Livestock and Poultry Manure" (GB/T36195-2018), "Technical Specification for Returning Livestock and Poultry Manure to the Field" (GB/T25246-2025), and "Technical Specification for Film covered Aerobic Fermentation of Livestock and Poultry Manure" (NY/T4756-2025) have been introduced to establish technical red lines for the treatment and utilization of manure.
2. At the provincial level: filling gaps, establishing detailed rules, and strengthening overall planning
Additional funding: Provide special supporting funds to pig producing counties and key watershed counties to enrich local project funding pools.
• Tailored rules: Based on the characteristics of regional aquaculture and resource endowment, a localized implementation path is formulated, and some provinces clearly divide prohibited, restricted, and suitable breeding areas, forcing the optimization and upgrading of planting and breeding layout.
3. At the county level: implement, build networks, and ensure implementation
• Coordinate and integrate resources: Take the lead in project application, facility planning, and selection of implementation entities, and unite multiple forces through the "government land+enterprise operation+farmer participation" model.
• Full process dynamic supervision: Establish a system of fecal waste utilization ledger, rely on the direct reporting platform of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs to carry out real-time monitoring, and ensure that funds are accurately invested in key links such as facility construction and technological transformation.
2、 Beneficiary subject
In 2025, the policy will focus on precise empowerment, with funding support covering three core groups: government, business entities, and enterprises. The subsidy method will shift from "single subsidy" to "diversified incentives" to achieve full chain benefits.
1. County level government:
Focus on supplementing the central funding gap to ensure that there are no funding gaps in the project, with core investment in two major areas:
• Public facility construction: Support the construction of public infrastructure such as county-level centralized fecal treatment centers, standardized fecal storage sites, and transportation pipelines;
Technology Promotion Demonstration: Subsidize the pilot demonstration and popularization application of advanced technologies such as harmless treatment of manure and returning manure to the field.
2. Farm (household):
Through the dual efforts of "direct subsidies+income incentives", covering different scales of aquaculture entities:
• Large scale breeding farms: The construction of Organic Fertilizer plants and standardized manure storage facilities can receive up to 30% investment subsidies, and are also included in the scope of loan interest support;
• Retail investors: Participate in groups through the "small scattered gathering" model, and enjoy policy dividends and professional services simultaneously.
3. Enterprises and Social Service Organizations:
As a "market lever" for policy support, third-party entities receive comprehensive support and build a benign ecosystem of "government guidance+market operation":
Fecal treatment enterprises: enjoy both facility construction subsidies and operational maintenance funding support;
Professional service organizations: cultivate specialized service institutions for fecal transportation, testing, and returning to the field, and improve the supporting industrial chain;
Technology R&D enterprises: Enterprises participating in national key R&D program projects can receive special technology R&D subsidies.
3、 Declaration Guide
Declaration Process
• County level preparation: Prepare a project implementation plan, clarify the construction content, funding package, implementation subject, and expected benefits;
• Level by level reporting: After being reviewed by the municipal agricultural and rural, development and reform, and financial departments, it shall be submitted to the relevant provincial departments;
Provincial review: After expert review and on-site verification, the selected candidates will be recommended to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and the National Development and Reform Commission;
Ministerial level project proposal: included in the central budget investment plan, officially launched for project implementation after approval.
List of Essential Declaration Materials
1. Official application documents from the county-level government (stamped with official seal);
2. Project implementation plan (including core contents such as construction content, technical mode, funding calculation, performance goals, etc.);
3. Implementation entity list and qualification certificate (including business license, filing procedures, land use certificate, etc.);
4. Financial security plan (specifying the proportion and implementation path of central, local, and social capital contributions);
5. Supporting materials for planting and breeding docking (including proof of land use for digestion, agreement on manure digestion, etc.);
6. Third party audit report (including project budget audit report, credit certificate, etc.).
4、 Policy Highlights
This policy breaks the limitations of previous decentralized processing and solves the problem of livestock and poultry manure with systematic thinking. The core highlights are concentrated in four dimensions.
Firstly, precise and coordinated promotion at the county level, based on the existing facilities' filling in and filling out ', avoiding redundant construction and resource waste, and making governance more targeted.
Secondly, we must adhere to a market-oriented approach, not only supporting facility construction, but also focusing on building a sustainable operation mechanism to fundamentally solve the problem of "idle sun exposure" after project completion.
Thirdly, differentiated funding subsidies will be provided. Central funds will be divided into grades based on the number of live pigs in stock or pig equivalents, and will be given preferential treatment to poverty-stricken counties to ensure that funds are used effectively.
Fourthly, the development of the entire chain linkage will be supported, covering all aspects such as breeding, processing, and utilization, and promoting the formation of an industrial community with shared responsibilities and benefits.
At the declaration threshold, the mandatory indicator is that the number of live pigs in the county is ≥ 100000 or the equivalent number of pigs in the county is ≥ 200000. Areas with large arable land will receive priority support.
5、 Future Trends
Based on the response of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs to the National People's Congress' proposal, it can be seen that future policies will focus on three major upgrades:
1. Precision technology: Promote customized technology models based on different breeding scales and regional characteristics, such as anaerobic digestion for biogas production in the south and manure returning for use in the north.
2. Standardization improvement: Accelerate the development of detailed standards for harmful gas control, manure testing, etc., form a full chain standard system, and provide a "standardized" basis for the utilization of manure.
3. Mechanized marketization: Explore the "beneficiary payment" model, encourage farmers to pay for the cost of manure use, enable third-party service organizations to form sustainable operational capabilities, and reduce dependence on government subsidies.
The county wide promotion project for the resource utilization of livestock and poultry manure is not only an important measure for ecological environment protection, but also a major opportunity for agricultural transformation and upgrading. Guogangtong Technology Group has provided a practical and feasible technical solution and practical path for the resource utilization of poultry and livestock manure through aerobic membrane system fermentation technology. For eligible counties and enterprises, seizing policy dividends and integrating resources from all parties can steadily move forward on the road to achieving a win-win situation of environmental and economic benefits, injecting green momentum into rural revitalization.