Beijing, Oct 10 — At a national agricultural science work meeting the Ministry
of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said it will accelerate construction of
agricultural science and technology innovation platforms and plan a batch of
major agricultural research infrastructure, pilot-scale and proof-of-concept
platforms. The ministry urged strengthening technology promotion and
integration, building an agricultural extension system and using diversified
social technical service providers to close the 'last mile' of technology
adoption. It said it will leverage national agricultural high-tech industry
demonstration zones, deepen international scientific cooperation and accelerate
talent development, prioritizing strategic scientists, leading figures, industry
technical staff and young researchers to sustain the innovation pipeline.
