What do we know about the future of agriculture systems in China?
Citation
Han, Xinru; Hu, Xiangdong; and Chen, Kevin Z. 2025. What do we know about the future of agriculture systems in China? In What do we know about the future of food systems? eds. Keith Wiebe and Elisabetta Gotor. Part Three: What Do We Know About the Future of Food Systems in Selected Countries? Chapter 24, Pp. 139-144. Washington, DC: International Food Policy Research Institute. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/175511
Abstract/Description
Addressing the dual challenge of limited resources and a large population, China must prioritize sustainable agricultural practices to ensure food security and environmental sustainability.
The shift toward a more nutritionally balanced diet by 2050 will not only improve public health but also significantly alter the demand patterns for various food commodities, increasing the need for strategic adjustments in agricultural production.
Technological innovation in agriculture presents a critical solution to overcoming constraints of land and water, highlighting the importance of continued investment in research and development for sustainable growth.
Future agricultural transformations will likely involve a move away from traditional small-scale farming toward more efficient and cooperative agricultural models, driven by rural demographic changes and the growth of socialized service organizations.
