农业农村部：将支持建设一批现代农事综合服务中心

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, along with five other departments, has issued guidelines to support the construction of modern agricultural service centers, aiming to enhance the agricultural social service system and promote agricultural modernization [3][6][27]. Group 1: Objectives and Functions - The guidelines emphasize the need to support smallholder farmers by providing integrated services through modern agricultural service centers [7][8]. - Key functions include addressing service gaps, optimizing resource allocation, and combining public and commercial services [9][12]. - The centers are expected to enhance service capabilities in critical areas that individual service providers struggle with [40][41]. Group 2: Construction and Operation Mechanisms - The guidelines advocate for a planned approach to the construction of service centers, encouraging diverse stakeholders, including cooperatives and social investors, to participate [13][14][48]. - It is recommended to adopt a mix of new construction and renovation of existing facilities to avoid redundancy [57][60]. - The operation of these centers should be market-driven, with professional entities managing them to ensure sustainability and responsiveness to farmers' needs [76][78]. Group 3: Policy Support - The construction of modern agricultural service centers will be supported by various policies, including financial, investment, and land use policies [88][90]. - Local governments are encouraged to utilize existing policy channels to support the development of these centers, including the use of government bonds and financial products tailored for agricultural infrastructure [91][92].