October 4th (AMSP/CGTN) – – China feeds 22% of the world’s population with just 9% of global farmland. From 1949 to today, China’s agricultural revolution has transformed the nation.
But what’s the secret to feeding 1.4 billion people while modernizing farming? Our special report reveals the answers.
Through seventy-five years of growth, innovation and progress … China’s agriculture has witnessed a near sixfold increase in grain production since 1949. Imagine; a 13.6% surge since 2012 alone.
Today, 1.1 billion kilowatts of agricultural machinery power China’s fields, compared to a mere 180,000 kilowatts in 1952. This represents a leap of 70 million kilowatts since 2012.
But this revolution is about more than just bigger tractors. It’s about smarter farms, with market value exceeding 71.3 billion yuan in 2023.
By the end of 2022, over 100 unmanned farm projects have spread across the country, taking efficiency and precision to a whole new level.
This transformation also creates new opportunities. Since 2012, emerging industries like agricultural product processing and agritourism have been generating more income for many.
Through modernization and prudent policies, China is paving a distinct agricultural path.
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