China is set to embark on an ambitious journey towards agricultural and rural modernization with the unveiling of its latest five-year plan, covering the period from 2026 to 2030. The plan, released by China’s State Council, seeks to bolster food security, enhance agricultural productivity, and elevate living standards in rural communities. It aligns with the country’s broader modernization objectives, aiming to fortify the agricultural sector’s quality and competitiveness while preserving recent gains in poverty alleviation.
Central to this plan is the goal of ramping up China’s grain production capacity to approximately 725 million tonnes by 2030. Additionally, it aims to maintain a high standard of safety and quality, ensuring that the pass rate for routine agricultural product inspections stays at or above 98 percent. The strategy also sets ambitious targets for meat production and green agricultural development, alongside improvements in rural sewage management, technological innovation, and income growth for those working in agriculture.
The Chinese government emphasizes the need to enhance the quality and efficiency of agricultural production, ensuring a stable supply of grain and other essential food products. This effort seeks to satisfy the growing consumer demand for healthier, higher-quality agricultural goods. The plan also underscores initiatives to strengthen agricultural science and technology, expand modern farming practices, and boost farmers’ incomes. The vision is to transform agriculture into a more advanced and sustainable industry, fostering balanced growth between urban and rural areas.
Significant initiatives under the plan include the expansion of high-standard farmland, improvements in agricultural research and innovation, the development of cold-chain logistics infrastructure, and the promotion of artificial intelligence in farming. Furthermore, authorities aim to modernize agricultural product processing and champion environmentally sustainable farming practices. Support for emerging sectors, such as intelligent breeding technologies and new-energy agricultural machinery, will also be prioritized.
These new objectives build upon recent progress in the agricultural sector. In 2025, China’s grain output nearly hit 715 million tonnes, marking the second consecutive year of surpassing the 700 million tonnes mark. The role of agricultural technology has been increasingly pivotal, with scientific and technological advances accounting for over 64 percent of agricultural development. By 2030, China aspires to increase this contribution to 67 percent, further solidifying its commitment to modernizing its agricultural landscape.
