SZAP(SZ:000061) Nan Fang Nong Cun Bao·2025-08-26 13:32Core Viewpoint - Shenzhen is reshaping China's agricultural landscape through its "agricultural headquarters economy," which emphasizes a model where headquarters are located in Shenzhen, while agricultural bases are spread across the country, and markets are global [4][6][10]. Group 1: Agricultural Headquarters Economy - Shenzhen has cultivated 14 national-level agricultural leading enterprises, ranking first in Guangdong province, with projected revenues exceeding 260 billion yuan in 2024, including three enterprises surpassing 10 billion yuan [5][10]. - The model of "headquarters in Shenzhen, bases nationwide, and markets globally" allows these enterprises to leverage resources effectively and connect with agriculture across the country [6][14]. - The Shenzhen government initiated the "agricultural headquarters economy" in 2018, providing financial subsidies and tax incentives to attract agricultural enterprises to establish their headquarters and R&D centers in the city [15][17]. Group 2: Technological Empowerment - Shenzhen's agricultural economy thrives on technological innovation, with local tech companies like Huawei and Tencent supporting advancements in biological breeding and digital agriculture [55][56]. - The introduction of smart agricultural systems, such as AI and drone technology, enhances efficiency and productivity in crop management [48][50]. - Digital platforms like "Smart Agriculture" and "Intelligent Agricultural Services" are being developed to provide real-time decision-making support for farmers, impacting over 10 million agricultural households [64][66]. Group 3: National and International Expansion - Shenzhen's agricultural enterprises have established 69 "Shenzhen farms" across the country, integrating local resources with Shenzhen's market and capital [32][80]. - The enterprises are also expanding internationally, setting up agricultural cooperation bases in Southeast Asia and Africa, promoting advanced agricultural technologies and management practices [27][70]. - Companies like Zhongnong Network have extended their operations to nine overseas countries, creating a stable cross-border supply chain network [71][72]. Group 4: Innovative Business Models - Shenzhen's agricultural enterprises focus on high-value segments of the industry chain rather than direct farming, exemplified by the operations of companies like Shenong Group, which has established a vast network of wholesale markets and trading platforms across 22 cities [20][21]. - The model emphasizes the importance of core technologies, brand value, and channel resources over land ownership, providing a new pathway for agricultural modernization in China [76][78].