By 2035, China aims to establish a highly efficient agricultural innovation system that closely integrates research with industry, cultivates globally competitive agricultural technology enterprises, and achieves breakthroughs in core technologies.

To create a structured, collaborative and competitive system for agricultural science and technology innovation, seven government departments, including the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Science and Technology, have jointly released a document to accelerate the overall efficiency of the agricultural science and technology innovation system.

The guideline emphasizes the strategic importance of placing scientific and technological innovation at the forefront of agricultural modernization. It says the strengths of China's new nationwide system should be leveraged, reinforcing the role of enterprises as key drivers of innovation, and coordinating innovation resources and forces.

Organizational models and innovation paradigms will be optimized and the research environment and innovation ecosystem will be improved. The goal is to enhance the system's capacity for organized and systematic innovation in agricultural science and technology.

The key principles include deepening reform, focusing on industry needs, preserving core values while encouraging innovation, and advancing talent-driven growth.

Several priority actions have been outlined. Research institutions and universities are expected to play a stronger role in driving scientific advancement. At the same time, the growth of leading agricultural tech enterprises will be accelerated to enhance industry transformation.

Innovation mechanisms will be refined to promote collaboration and operational efficiency across sectors. Talent development will be strengthened through improved training systems, recruitment strategies, and incentive structures.

Infrastructure and support for agricultural research will be upgraded to meet evolving demands. The commercialization of scientific achievements will be accelerated, ensuring that research outcomes benefit production and society.

International cooperation will be expanded to strengthen global partnerships in agricultural innovation. Finally, the overall innovation ecosystem will be improved to foster a more dynamic, inclusive, and sustainable environment for scientific progress.

To ensure effective implementation, monitoring systems will be established to evaluate innovation performance at both the institutional and regional levels.