China Unveils Plans to Enhance Agricultural Innovation
Source: The DairyNews
In a bid to bolster self-reliance in agricultural technology and address growing concerns over food security, China announced on March 13 its intention to expedite science and technology innovation within the agricultural sector, as per Reuters reports.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, under the leadership of Minister Tang Renjian, disclosed plans to escalate efforts towards fostering "new productive forces" through innovative agricultural practices. This initiative aims to deepen the integration of science and technology with agricultural industry processes.
Key measures outlined in the ministry's statement include the augmentation of intelligent agriculture and the acceleration of farm product processing. China aims to reinforce its agricultural technology prowess amidst global geopolitical tensions, climate uncertainties, and demographic shifts.
Despite substantial investments in agricultural research in recent years, China faces a shortfall in large-scale commercial enterprises dedicated to long-term research and development endeavors aimed at delivering innovative solutions to market.
Additionally, the ministry plans to ensure the stability of soybean cultivation areas, oversee adjustments in hog production capacity, and implement measures to regulate market dynamics and farm product prices.
China's latest move underscores its commitment to fortifying domestic capabilities in agricultural innovation while navigating multifaceted challenges in the global food landscape.
Key measures outlined in the ministry's statement include the augmentation of intelligent agriculture and the acceleration of farm product processing. China aims to reinforce its agricultural technology prowess amidst global geopolitical tensions, climate uncertainties, and demographic shifts.
Despite substantial investments in agricultural research in recent years, China faces a shortfall in large-scale commercial enterprises dedicated to long-term research and development endeavors aimed at delivering innovative solutions to market.
Additionally, the ministry plans to ensure the stability of soybean cultivation areas, oversee adjustments in hog production capacity, and implement measures to regulate market dynamics and farm product prices.
China's latest move underscores its commitment to fortifying domestic capabilities in agricultural innovation while navigating multifaceted challenges in the global food landscape.
