Core Insights - The central government has issued a plan to accelerate the construction of an agricultural powerhouse from 2024 to 2035, focusing on independent innovation in seed industry and achieving self-sufficiency in seed sources [1] Group 1: Seed Industry Development - The proportion of independently bred crop varieties in China exceeds 95%, with self-sufficiency rates for core livestock and aquatic seed sources at over 75% and 85% respectively, indicating a strong domestic seed source security [1] - A nationwide agricultural germplasm resource survey has been conducted, collecting 139,000 crop resources and 1.07 million livestock and 120,000 aquatic genetic materials, making China's long-term preserved agricultural germplasm resources the largest in the world [2] Group 2: Technological Advancements - China has developed three independently bred white feather broiler chicken varieties that have passed national approval, marking a significant breakthrough in reducing reliance on imports [3] - The integration of cutting-edge technologies such as phenomics and biological breeding is emphasized to enhance breeding efficiency and innovation [3] Group 3: Innovation Environment - The Ministry of Agriculture has selected 270 leading seed companies to form a national seed enterprise framework, promoting collaboration between research institutions, financial organizations, and seed enterprises [4] - The establishment of national seed bases in regions like Gansu, Sichuan, Heilongjiang, and Hainan aims to enhance seed supply security, achieving a seed supply guarantee rate of 78% [4] Group 4: South Breeding Base - The "South Breeding Valley" is identified as a core platform for agricultural technology innovation, with over 70% of newly developed crop varieties originating from this base [5] - Efforts are being made to strengthen the protection of plant varieties and create a market-oriented mechanism for sharing and profit distribution to encourage innovation [5]