Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government has issued a plan to accelerate the construction of a strong agricultural nation from 2024 to 2035, emphasizing the upgrade of agricultural machinery and the importance of smart agricultural machinery in enhancing production efficiency and quality while reducing operational costs [1] Group 1: Agricultural Machinery Development - China's agricultural machinery and mechanization levels have seen significant growth, with over 200 million agricultural machines in use and a comprehensive mechanization rate exceeding 75% for major crops like wheat, rice, and corn [1] - The total power of agricultural machinery in China exceeds 11 billion kilowatts, indicating a shift from reliance on human and animal power to mechanical power in agricultural production [1] Group 2: Policy Support for Smart Agricultural Machinery - A series of policies have been implemented to support the development of smart agricultural machinery, including the "14th Five-Year" national agricultural mechanization development plan and the "Action Plan for Promoting Large-Scale Equipment Renewal" [2] - The National Smart Agriculture Action Plan (2024-2028) emphasizes the need for precision operations in various agricultural processes, supported by a comprehensive policy framework [2] Group 3: Challenges and Solutions - Challenges facing the smart agricultural machinery sector include insufficient funding support, product homogeneity, weak core technology innovation capabilities, and lagging rural infrastructure [2][3] - Recommendations include enhancing funding policies for smart machinery purchases, promoting flexible purchasing models, and improving digital infrastructure in rural areas to support smart agricultural machinery [3] Group 4: Social Service Organizations for Smart Agricultural Machinery - The establishment of social service organizations for smart agricultural machinery is encouraged, promoting a collaborative service model that integrates machinery, agronomy, and finance [4] - The creation of smart agricultural machinery management centers aims to reduce operational costs and improve efficiency through large-scale operations [4]