SZAP(SZ:000061) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-02-12 01:01Core Insights - The article discusses China's efforts to reduce dependence on foreign agricultural products to ensure food security for its 1.4 billion population [1][3] - It highlights advancements in agricultural technology and policy initiatives aimed at increasing domestic production [2] Group 1: Agricultural Independence - China aims to decrease reliance on imported soybeans by developing higher-protein corn varieties, targeting a reduction of soybean meal usage in livestock feed to 10% by 2030 [1] - The country has approximately 75% of the arable land of the U.S. but four times the population, necessitating increased productivity per acre [1] Group 2: Technological Advancements - Significant investments in agricultural R&D have been made, with public sector spending from 2019 to 2021 being about twice that of the U.S. [2] - By 2022, China began to industrialize first-generation biobreeding, resulting in a 10% increase in corn yield [2] - Projections indicate that China's corn imports will drop to 2.65 million tons by 2025, significantly lower than the nearly 30 million tons peak in 2022 and 2023 [2] Group 3: Infrastructure and Market Access - The integration of farms with the internet and high-speed rail has improved access for urban consumers, supported by government efforts to reduce rural poverty and enhance social stability [2] - E-commerce platforms are expanding into rural markets, and technology companies are establishing businesses around agricultural drones [2]