The annual Central Document No.1 was released on [specific date]. For the first time in the history of these documents, "developing new quality productive forces in agriculture" has been proposed. The document emphasizes guiding the aggregation of advanced production factors through scientific and technological innovation, and developing new quality productive forces in agriculture based on local conditions. This is a crucial measure for advancing the work related to agriculture, rural areas, and farmers, and an essential step for China to transition from a major agricultural country to a strong agricultural power.

New Quality Productivity in Agriculture Relies on Technology Taking the Lead—Last year, China's grain output exceeded 1.3 trillion jin for the first time, with continuous improvements in comprehensive agricultural production capacity. Notably, the increase in yield per unit area contributed to 80% of the production growth, highlighting the crucial role of technology. Professor Zhu Jing from Nanjing Agricultural University emphasized that to sustain stable and increased production on an already high base, the focus must shift to boosting yield per unit area. This involves promoting the integration of high-quality farmland, superior seeds, advanced techniques, and efficient machinery tailored to local conditions and crops, thereby enhancing the adoption rate of technology and driving large-scale increases in grain production.

Seedlings in intelligent greenhouses, fertilization by plant protection drones, and science and technology commissioners going to the countryside... During the spring plowing season, technology is bringing new vitality, painting a hopeful scene in the fields. From high-quality seeds to advanced machinery and techniques, this year's Central Document No. 1 proposes to "aim at accelerating breakthroughs in key core technologies," "deeply implement the seed industry revitalization action," "speed up the development of a batch of breakthrough varieties," "accelerate the R&D and application of domestically produced advanced and suitable agricultural machinery and equipment," and "support the development of smart agriculture, expanding application scenarios for technologies such as artificial intelligence, data, and low-altitude." These precisely targeted directives identify the breakthroughs needed to develop new productive forces in agriculture and highlight the urgency of addressing and solving these challenges.

New Quality Productive Forces in Agriculture: Green is the Defining Feature—Technological advancements in water-saving agriculture, dryland farming, reducing grain loss during mechanical harvesting, moderate processing, and scientific storage will drive agriculture toward more intensive and efficient resource utilization. Strengthening the traceability and remediation of heavy metal pollution in agricultural land will enhance food safety and the quality of agricultural products at the source, providing us with greener and healthier food.

New Quality Productive Forces in agriculture must be financially promising—industrial revitalization is the top priority in rural revitalization. In recent years, rural areas across the country have leveraged their unique strengths to develop distinctive industries. In Hanshou, Hunan, where waterways crisscross, eco-friendly turtle farming has generated high returns; in Huangyan, Zhejiang, with its warm and humid climate, the accelerated "fission" of tangerines has boosted their economic value-added; in Xiangcheng, Henan, blessed with abundant sunlight, heat, and water resources, the sesame industry chain continues to expand, helping farmers increase their income... In all these cases, the importance of developing New Quality Productive Forces in agriculture based on local conditions stands out.

This year's No. 1 central document proposes to "promote the transformation and upgrading of the agricultural product processing industry" and "build distinctive agricultural industrial clusters," while emphasizing the improvement of mechanisms to connect and benefit farmers, enabling them to share more in the value-added benefits of industries. It also advocates for the deep integration of rural culture and tourism, initiating pilot projects where cultural industries empower rural revitalization, and enhancing the specialization, refinement, and standardization of rural tourism. It is foreseeable that the development of new quality productive forces in agriculture will cultivate more new rural industries and business models, blending the ancient farming civilization, the picturesque rural landscapes with agricultural and rural modernization. This integration will not only meet the leisure and sightseeing needs of more people but also unlock new economic prospects for harmonious and beautiful villages.