What do we know about the future of agriculture systems in China?

Xinru Han, Xiangdong Hu and Kevin Z. Chen

Chapter 24 in What do we know about the future of food systems?, 2025-07-21, pp p. 139-144 from International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: agriculture; resource availability; population number; food security; sustainability; diet; health; agricultural innovation; food systems; nutrition; sustainability; China; Asia; Eastern Asia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025-07-21
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