The Central Document No. 1 was released on [specific date]. For the first time in the history of the Central Document No. 1, the concept of "developing new productive forces in agriculture" was introduced.

The document emphasizes that leading the aggregation of advanced production factors through scientific and technological innovation, and developing new quality productive forces in agriculture according to local conditions, is a crucial move for the current focus on the work related to agriculture, rural areas, and farmers. It is also an essential step for China to transition from a large agricultural country to a strong agricultural nation.

New Quality Productivity in Agriculture: Technology Takes the Lead—

Last year, China's grain output surpassed 1.3 trillion jin for the first time, with the comprehensive agricultural production capacity continuously improving. In this context, the increase in yield per unit area contributed to 80% of the production growth, highlighting the significant role of technology. Professor Zhu Jing from Nanjing Agricultural University believes that to continue achieving stable and increased production on a high base, the focus should be on enhancing yield per unit area. Efforts should be made to integrate high-quality farmland, superior seeds, advanced techniques, and efficient machinery according to local conditions and crop types, improve the implementation rate of technology, and drive large-scale grain production increases.

In the smart greenhouses, seedlings are being cultivated; drones are used for fertilization in plant protection; and science and technology commissioners are dispatched to the countryside... During the spring plowing season, technology is rejuvenating the fields, painting a hopeful landscape.

From superior seeds to favorable opportunities, and then to advanced techniques, this year's Central Document No. 1 proposes to "aim at accelerating breakthroughs in key core technologies," "deeply implement the seed industry revitalization action," "speed up the development of a batch of breakthrough varieties," "accelerate the research and application of domestically advanced and suitable agricultural machinery and equipment," and "support the development of smart agriculture, expanding the application scenarios of artificial intelligence, data, low-altitude technologies, etc." These precisely targeted "topics" have identified the breakthrough points for developing new quality productivity in agriculture, also highlighting the urgency of addressing and solving these issues.

New Quality Productivity in Agriculture, with Green as the Foundation—

The development of technologies such as water-saving agriculture, dryland farming, reducing grain loss during mechanical harvesting, moderate processing, and scientific storage will propel agriculture towards more efficient and sustainable resource utilization. Strengthening the traceability and remediation of heavy metal pollution in agricultural land will enhance food safety and the quality of agricultural products from the source, providing us with greener and healthier food.

New agricultural productivity must have "financial prospects"——

Industrial revitalization is the top priority of rural revitalization. In recent years, rural areas across the country have been leveraging their unique strengths in local industries. In Hanshou, Hunan, where waterways crisscross, eco-friendly turtle farming has brought high profits; in Huangyan, Zhejiang, with its warm and humid climate, the rapid "fission" of tangerines has increased economic value-added; in Xiangcheng, Henan, abundant in light, heat, and water resources, the sesame industry chain has been continuously extended to help farmers increase their income... Among these, the importance of developing new agricultural productive forces according to local conditions is prominent.

This year's Central Document No. 1 proposes to "promote the transformation and upgrading of the agricultural product processing industry" and "build characteristic agricultural industry clusters," while emphasizing the improvement of mechanisms that connect and benefit farmers, allowing them to share more in the value-added benefits of the industry. It also advocates for the deep integration of rural culture and tourism, initiating pilot projects that empower rural revitalization through cultural industries, and enhancing the specialization, refinement, and standardization of rural tourism.

It is conceivable that the development of new productive forces in agriculture will foster more new industries and business forms in rural areas, integrating the ancient farming civilization, the picturesque rural landscapes with the modernization of agriculture and rural areas. This will not only meet the leisure and sightseeing needs of more people but also open up new "prospects for wealth" in harmonious and beautiful villages.

Planning: Chen Fang

Reporter: Hu Lu, Gu Yiping

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