In a bid to propel agricultural and rural progress, China’s State Council has unveiled a comprehensive five-year strategy set to unfold from 2026 to 2030. This ambitious plan emphasizes bolstering food security, enhancing agricultural productivity, and uplifting living standards in rural communities. By the end of this period, China aims to further solidify its food security framework, elevate the quality and global competitiveness of its agricultural sector, and consolidate the strides made in alleviating poverty.
A cornerstone of this plan is to boost China’s grain production capacity to roughly 725 million tonnes by 2030. Additionally, it seeks to maintain a pass rate of at least 98 percent for routine quality and safety inspections of agricultural products. The strategy encompasses a range of goals, including advancements in meat production, green agricultural practices, rural sewage management, technological innovation, and increasing income for farmers, reflecting the wide-reaching scope of the plan.
Chinese officials have underscored the importance of enhancing the quality and efficiency of agricultural output, ensuring steady supplies of essential food products to meet the rising demand for healthier and higher-quality goods. The plan also calls for significant investments in agricultural science and technology, the adoption of modern farming practices, and measures to boost farmers’ incomes, aiming to create a more advanced and sustainable agricultural industry while fostering balanced urban-rural development.
The strategy outlines several key initiatives, such as expanding high-standard farmland, improving agricultural research and innovation capabilities, and developing infrastructure for cold-chain logistics. There is also a strong push to integrate artificial intelligence into agriculture, modernize the processing of agricultural products, and promote environmentally friendly farming methods. Emerging sectors like intelligent breeding technologies, new-energy agricultural machinery, low-altitude agricultural applications, agricultural bio-manufacturing, and innovative food production are set to receive increased support.
This blueprint builds on significant recent achievements in the sector. By 2025, China’s grain output reached nearly 715 million tonnes, marking the second consecutive year of production levels above 700 million tonnes. The pivotal role of agricultural technology is evident, with scientific and technological advances accounting for over 64 percent of agricultural development. The new plan aims to increase this contribution to 67 percent by 2030, further cementing the role of technology in China’s agricultural future.