China is cultivating new agricultural varieties, including rice (pictured), as it strives for seed self-sufficiency and food security. -- Photo: Xinhua
The world’s biggest grower of cereal grains – staple foods that comprise the most ubiquitous crops – is looking to further solidify its self-reliance in agricultural science and technology through 2028, according to a newly unveiled strategic plan.
China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has outlined 10 critically important areas to prioritise while keeping a close eye on advancements in the world’s technological frontiers, according to the plan released on Friday.
