Core Insights - The meeting on the high-quality development of China's rice seed base was held in Jianing, Sanming City, with participation from seven academicians and agricultural experts to discuss the future of modern seed industry development [1][4] Group 1: Industry Development - Sanming City has been a leader in hybrid rice seed production for nearly 50 years, producing 37.5 million mu of seed area and 78,000 tons of output in 2024, accounting for approximately one-fourth of the national hybrid rice seed production [2] - Jianing rice seed has become the first geographical indication trademark for rice seeds in the country, indicating its significance in the industry [2] Group 2: Technological Advancements - The meeting highlighted the use of modern agricultural machinery, including drones and combined harvesters, in the rice seed production process, showcasing advancements in agricultural technology [5][7] - A special expert team was established to focus on key needs in the seed industry, aiming to contribute to top-level design, innovative breeding technology, and the establishment of a national seed innovation center [7] Group 3: Research and Collaboration - Several agreements were signed between local governments and research institutions, including the establishment of the "Jiazhu Bay National Laboratory Sanming Rice Experimental Base," indicating a collaborative effort to enhance research and development in rice cultivation [7] - Key presentations were made on topics such as Japan's rice crisis and its implications for China's food security, as well as strategies for modern seed industry development during the meeting [7]

Group 1 - The Jinan municipal government has introduced special policy measures to strengthen talent development in four specific areas: digital economy, youth technology, senior talent, and seed industry [1][3] - The seed industry talent is identified as a key driver for modern seed industry development, with plans to collaborate with renowned agricultural institutions to attract high-level talent in major crops, vegetable seedlings, and livestock breeding [3] - Jinan aims to create innovation and entrepreneurship platforms, focusing on building national key laboratories, provincial scientific innovation platforms, and enterprise research centers [3] Group 2 - The city plans to establish modern seed industry parks with various scales, including a hundred-acre innovation park, a thousand-acre agricultural innovation city, and a ten-thousand-acre demonstration area [3] - Jinan will encourage the formation of breeding innovation alliances led by technology innovation leaders and accelerate the implementation of the "ranking and leadership" project in the seed industry to enhance talent innovation capabilities [3] - Notably, Jinan has included chief scientists and deputy chief scientists from the National Agricultural Industry Technology System in the talent classification recognition scope, allowing for recognition of other significant contributors through expert recommendations [3]