China Unveils Ambitious Plan to Transform Agriculture and Rural Areas
China has announced an ambitious plan to strengthen its agriculture and modernize rural areas over the next decade. The strategy, released by the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council, outlines goals stretching from 2024 to 2035 aimed at boosting the nation’s agricultural capabilities and improving rural livelihoods.
By 2027, the plan aims for significant progress in enhancing China’s agricultural strength and revitalizing rural communities. This includes advancing agricultural modernization and setting new standards of living in rural regions.
Looking ahead to 2035, China envisions decisive strides in comprehensive rural revitalization and the full realization of agricultural modernization. The country seeks to establish vibrant countryside areas, improve farmers’ livelihoods, and enhance the global competitiveness of its agriculture sector.
Key Objectives
To achieve these goals, the plan focuses on several key objectives:
Stable Food Supply: Ensuring a more reliable and abundant food supply for the nation.
Innovation in Science and Technology: Promoting self-reliance in agricultural science, technology, and equipment.
Infrastructure Development: Building robust infrastructure to support agricultural activities.
Integrated Industry Chains: Developing efficient and well-integrated rural industrial chains.
Urban-Rural Integration: Narrowing the gap between urban and rural regions for balanced development.
The plan also emphasizes better integration of smallholder farmers into modern agricultural practices and upgrading the entire agricultural industry chain.
Global Cooperation and Sustainable Development
China intends to deepen international cooperation in agriculture, fostering the development of harmonious rural areas that are appealing places to live and work. By mid-century, the goal is to fully modernize agriculture and rural areas, achieving comprehensive rural revitalization.
Additionally, the strategy highlights the importance of sustainable development, aiming to build beautiful countryside regions and raise rural living standards.
This bold plan reflects China’s commitment to transforming its agricultural sector and ensuring prosperity for its rural communities in the years to come.
