Core Insights - Wuhan is focusing on modernizing agriculture through new technologies, crop varieties, and scientific research, aiming to become a model for large urban agricultural modernization by 2026 [1][3] Agricultural Technology Development - Wuhan plans to add 80 agricultural technology companies and develop 200 new crop varieties by 2026, with a stable area of 150,000 acres for facility vegetables and 460,000 cubic meters for facility aquaculture [1] - The Wuhan Agricultural Academy is conducting applied research in various fields, including vegetables, aquatic products, and crops, to ensure stable supply and quality of agricultural products [3] Crop Breeding and Innovation - The academy has over 1,000 germplasm resources for corn, which is essential for developing new varieties [1] - The "Erlian No. 10" lotus variety is cultivated on 700 acres, and the academy has developed high-yield varieties like "May Early" lotus and "Yuxiangjin" sweet corn, among others [4] Industrialized Farming Practices - The "Plant Factory" utilizes AI and IoT technologies to control growth factors like light, temperature, and water, allowing for efficient and standardized production [6][8] - The Plant Factory can achieve double the yield of traditional farming methods, with a 90-square-meter growing area producing significantly more than conventional methods [8] Smart Farming and Automation - The integration of the "Beidou" system in agricultural machinery enhances efficiency in tasks like irrigation and harvesting, allowing for automated and precise farming operations [10][12] - The establishment of smart farms has attracted young farmers interested in technology-driven agriculture, with drones and other smart machinery significantly improving productivity [12]