Core Viewpoint - The cultivation and development of new quality productivity in agriculture is essential for achieving high-quality economic growth in China, with a key focus on technological innovation [1][2] Financial Empowerment of Agricultural New Quality Productivity - Financial empowerment of agricultural new quality productivity is an inherent requirement for serving the real economy, emphasizing the need for a financial service mechanism that supports agricultural technological innovation [1][2][3] - Financial support is crucial for agricultural technological innovation, which is a capital-intensive activity requiring significant funding and financial backing [3][4] Mechanisms of Financial Empowerment - Financial empowerment involves a systematic process that includes capital allocation, risk management, and technological integration to transform agricultural production methods towards high-tech and high-efficiency [4][5] - The financial sector can enhance agricultural new quality productivity through three main functions: capital circulation, risk management, and information discovery [5][6] Characteristics of Agricultural New Quality Productivity - Agricultural new quality productivity signifies a comprehensive leap in the three elements of agricultural productivity, driven by technological innovation and the integration of modern technologies with traditional agriculture [8][9] - The core focus of agricultural new quality productivity is on technology-driven advancements, particularly through disruptive and cutting-edge technologies like IoT, blockchain, and AI [9][10] Current Progress and Challenges - There has been progress in financial support for agricultural technological innovation, including the establishment of various financial support policies and innovative financial products [12][13][14] - Despite these advancements, there remains a significant gap between the financial support for agricultural technological innovation and the actual funding needs, with agricultural technology loans constituting only 0.2% of total agricultural loans [17][18] Pathways for Financial Empowerment - Five key pathways for enhancing financial empowerment of agricultural new quality productivity include improving support mechanisms, leveraging technology to enhance productivity, innovating financial services, facilitating direct financing for agricultural tech companies, and strengthening risk management systems [19][20][21][22][23][24]