This National Smart Agriculture Action Plan (2024-2028) aims to modernize China’s agriculture by integrating digital technology, boosting productivity, and promoting sustainable practices. This Plan focuses on leveraging advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and the Internet of Things (IoT) to improve efficiency across the agricultural sector. The Plan seeks to address key challenges in agricultural production and management through three major actions: enhancing public service capabilities, expanding applications in key areas, and promoting demonstration projects. It emphasizes the integration of digital technologies in agriculture, aiming to improve crop yields and optimize resource management. Key initiatives include the establishment of a national agricultural and rural big data platform, the promotion of digital planting technologies, and the development of smart farms, pastures, and fisheries. By 2028, the Plan targets the maturation of digital planting technology for major grain and oil crops. It encourages local governments to implement tailored smart agricultural solutions, such as integrated water and fertilizer management systems and comprehensive monitoring networks for weather, crop growth, and soil conditions. The Plan includes measures to support eco-friendly agricultural practices, with a focus on reducing emissions, improving resource efficiency, and promoting green technology in farming. The Plan also highlights the importance of policy support, urging the utilization of existing agricultural projects and funding channels to foster smart agriculture. It calls for the establishment of a diverse policy support system encompassing technology, services, and finance. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for ongoing training, knowledge sharing, and the promotion of successful smart agriculture models. It encourages collaboration among various stakeholders, including government agencies, research institutions, and agricultural enterprises, to drive innovation and the practical application of smart agricultural technologies.
Chine · 2021-03-25