China has unveiled an ambitious five-year strategy through its State Council, targeting the enhancement of agricultural and rural sectors from 2026 to 2030. This plan is aimed at bolstering food security, improving agricultural productivity, and uplifting the living standards in rural communities. By 2030, China intends to significantly advance food security, elevate the quality and competitiveness of its agricultural industry, and sustain the achievements it has made in reducing poverty.
The comprehensive plan sets forth key objectives, including raising China’s grain production capacity to about 725 million tonnes by the year 2030. It also mandates that the pass rate for routine quality and safety inspections of agricultural products should consistently be at 98 percent or higher. Additional targets within this strategy span across various areas such as meat production, green agricultural development, rural wastewater management, technological advancements, and boosting farmers’ incomes.
Emphasizing quality and efficiency, the plan aims to ensure stable supplies of essential food products and meet the increasing consumer demand for healthier, premium agricultural goods. It underscores the need to strengthen agricultural science and technology, promote modern farming techniques, and enhance farmers’ earnings. The overarching goal is to transform agriculture into a more advanced and sustainable industry while fostering balanced growth between the nation’s urban and rural areas.
Key initiatives outlined in the plan include the expansion of high-standard farmland, enhancement of agricultural research and innovation, development of cold-chain logistics infrastructure, and the integration of artificial intelligence into agriculture. The authorities also focus on modernizing the processing of agricultural products and advocating for environmentally sustainable farming practices. Emerging sectors such as intelligent breeding technologies, new-energy agricultural machinery, low-altitude agricultural applications, agricultural bio-manufacturing, and innovative food production are also expected to receive further support.
This new agenda builds on the recent achievements in the agricultural sector. In 2025, China achieved a grain output of nearly 715 million tonnes, maintaining production above 700 million tonnes for the second consecutive year. The role of agricultural technology has been pivotal, contributing over 64 percent to the sector’s development, with an aim to increase this contribution to 67 percent by 2030.