China’s Shifting Agricultural Development Policies: An International Comparative Research Perspective

DONG Xiaodan, WEN Tiejun and SHI Yan  2

School of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, Renmin University of China

Abstract: The chronic problems of having a large population versus limited land resources and an urban-rural dual system are the premise for discussing China’s agricultural ontology. According to its natural properties, there are three main types of agriculture systems: large-farm agriculture, small-farm agriculture and household-based agriculture. China cannot pursue agricultural modernization based on the developed countries’ experiences with large-farm models regardless of its national conditions. Otherwise, it will suffer double negative externalities on the environment and food safety. In 2007, China made the policy shift towards modern agriculture. Current theoretical studies need to further explore new incentives and compensation mechanisms that are compatible with this new policy shift.

Key Words: ecological civilization, modern agriculture, multi-functionality, agricultural policy adjustment, international agricultural comparison

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