Main trends in sustainable agricultural development in China

Abstract

The aim of research is to develop theoretical foundations for the implementation of the concept of sustainable development in Chinese agriculture. Materials and methods: The theoretical basis for the research was the works of scientists in the field of sustainable agricultural development. The system approach, abstract-logical analysis, comparative analysis, and monographic methods were applied. Results. The article presents the development opportunities and impacts of agricultural economy in China and trade under sustainable development. It concludes that the flow of rural population, land utilization, quality and safety of agricultural products are the main factors affecting sustainable development of agriculture in China. Conclusions. There is presented the analysis of the current status and development trend of agricultural economy in China. Despite the vast Chinese agricultural trade and good development dynamics, continuous supports from government and innovation promotion are still needed.