Fostering Coordination of Agricultural Research at Global Level: the Views and Priorities of China. Mei Xurong

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1 Fostering Coordination of Agricultural Research at Global Level: the Views and Priorities of China Mei Xurong Director General Department of Research Management Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) Janurary, 2016

2 Contents 1 Trends, Demands and Challenges of Agricultural Development in China 2 Views and Suggestions on Fostering Coordination of Agricultural Research at Global Level

3 1.Trends, Demands and Challenges of Agricultural Development in China

4 1.1 Agriculture and food production in China Vegetable & fruits 38% Animal protein Cereal + legume + tube Population 21% 20% 30% Peaked to 620 MMT in 2015 Chemical fertilizer Arable land Renewable water resource 3,50 3,00 2,50 2,00 1,50 1,00 0,50 0,00 6% 9% 34% % of the world Sources: FAO & NBS, ,87 1,28 1,07 0,88 0,45 China USA Brazil India Russia Land Explore Intensity ( as of World Average) China 20 World Average 15 USA Irrigation Ratio (%) 10 Rusia

5 1.2 China s agriculture in transformation The New Normal: China's economy enters into a period of so-called new normal, while agriculture is transforming from tradition to modern Innovation Driven 56% contribution rate of agricultural S&T in 2014 Mechanization: covered 61% of harvest acreage New released varieties and cultivar cover almost 100% harvest area Changes in demands and trends Quantitative to quantitative + qualitative production, Security + Safety Productivity rather than production Food supply to nutrition supply Resource over-explore to sustainable use and ecological services Labor is no longer cheaper and shortage Price is no longer lower and cost rising,

6 1.3 China agriculture and the global impact Commercial production system under WTO: Grain import to China reached 120 million tons in 2015 (demand in soybean and price driven for other) Common Challenges Food security and safety, nutrition imbalance Climate change adaptation and GHGs reduction in/from agriculture Poverty reduction and rural livelihood Land and water shortage and the sustainable utilization Diseases and pests control in the trans-border regions

7 1.4 Priorities of agriculture reform and innovation Polices and reform Stably Support Public Institutes Foster Enterprises Capacity of Innovation Encourage Private Investment Optimize the Allocation of Research Resources Expand International Co-operation in S&T Push Technology Transfer Train Modern Framers

8 1.4 Priorities of agriculture reform and innovation Agricultural S&T in China will take a leading role in modern agricultural development, will effectively serve for national agriculture, farmers and rural economy growth. Strengthen the basic and frontier probing biotechnology, information technology, new material technology, advanced equipment manufacturing and intelligent control technology, etc.. E.g. gene big data, stemcell, nano- Make a breakthrough on a batch of key applied techniques elite breeds system, recycling agriculture, quality and safety control of agricultural products, resource-efficient agriculture, agricultural products deep processing and manufacturing, etc.. E.g. smart fertilizer, BEIDOU based precision farming system. Establish the integrated technique mode for regional agriculture sustainable development establish and integrate innovation and application demonstration bases, give consideration to the environmental bearing capacity and the national strategic plans including "the Belt and Road initiative, the north China, the northeastern China, etc. Develop the long-term basic scientific and technical researches germplasm resources, agricultural resource and environment, agricultural inputs, agricultural biological disasters, nutritional quality of agricultural products, etc.

9 2. Views and Suggestions on Fostering Coordination of Agricultural Research at Global Level

10 2. Views and Suggestions on Fostering Coordination of Agricultural Research at Global Level New Developmental Ideas : innovative, harmonious, green, open, sharing From quantity growth, to the equal attention to quantity, quality and benefits From mainly depending on material input to depending both on sci-tech innovation and improvement of laborer capacity From mainly depending on resources consumption to sustainable development Some suggestions: Strengthen the international cooperation and strategic partner relationship to improve agricultural science and technology Establish effective mechanism to enhance bilateral and multilateral collaboration based on the concrete projects Build platform such as high-level international conference to make information and experience exchanging more and more actively and smoothly

11 2.1 Strengthen the international cooperation to enhance the capability of science and technology CAAS Case of CAAS: - 83 countries - 36 international organizations - 6 multinational corporations - 13 representative offices - 62 joint-labs

12 2.1 Strengthen the international cooperation to enhance the capability of science and technology Explore the novel bilateral and multilateral cooperation pattern, boost the strategic distribution of agricultural S&T collaboration at the global level international research project, international conference, high level talents cultivation, international joint lab, etc. Positively participate in the current key international agricultural S&T cooperation projects and initiatives, co-initiate some high-grade international programmes in future flagship initiatives in the cutting-edge areas: genomics, metabonomics, nanotechnology, big data, etc. Enhance the establishment of international cooperation platform and mechanism, strengthen the capability of international S&T innovation and collaboration international cooperation platform for research and development, demonstrative bases for technology extension and transformation, etc.

13 2.2 An excellent cooperation mechanism: EU-China Task Force on FAB The EU-China Task Force on Food, Agriculture and Biotechnology (FAB) As established in 2011 under the framework of the EU-China Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement, the FAB Task Force has always been making endeavors to build an seamless connection and open dialogue pathway to enhance mutual understanding, meanwhile coordinating experts from both sides to jointly submit the EU projects proposal and conduct collaboration. DG Agriculture and Rural Development DG Research and Innovation

14 2.2 An excellent cooperation mechanism: EU-China Task Force on FAB EU-CHINA FOOD, AGRICULTURE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY (FAB) FLAGSHIP INITIATIVE Through extended discussions among experts from the both sides at EU-China Experts' seminar on R&I cooperation on FAB and the 3 rd EU-China FAB Task Force meeting, an EU-China FAB Flagship Initiative was decided to be developed, mutually beneficial objectives and areas of common interests were identified. The First Phase ( ): seven topics were initiated under the Horizon 2020 Work Programme for 2014/2015, thirteen projects started or will shortly kick-off as a result, the total of 35 partners from China participated. The Second Phase ( ): five topics were identified and drafted together for the first time ever within the EU-China FAB Task Force, and calls for proposals are now published under the Horizon 2020 Work Programme for 2016/2017.

15 2.3 5 th Meeting of G20 Agricultural Chief Scientists (MACS) The 5 th MACS will be held in May 2016 at Xi an of China. As authorized by China s Ministry of Agriculture, the 5 th MACS will be organized by Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. As recognizing the needs for higher levels of investment in agricultural research and development (R&D) as the key factor to cope with challenges to food security, improving future productivity and ensuring sustainable agriculture innovation, the theme of the 5 th MACS is Agricultural Technology Innovation and Knowledge Sharing.

16 2.3 5 th Meeting of G20 Agricultural Chief Scientists (MACS) The 5 th MACS on Agricultural Technology Innovation and Knowledge Sharing tentatively comprise three issues for presentation and discussion. Issue 1: Agricultural Technology Innovation and Knowledge Sharing (Keynote Presentation and Country Report) Issue 2: The Last Mile in Agricultural Technology Extension (Case Study) Issue 3: Collaborative Initiatives in Knowledge Sharing Scarcity in monitoring technology

17 2.4 Global Forum of Leaders for Agricultural Science and Technology (GLAST) The Global Forum of Leaders for Agricultural Science and Technology (GLAST) was initiated by CAAS in 2006 with FAO and CGIAR as cosponsors. The four previous GLAST meetings were held in China respectively in 2006, 2007, 2010 and 2013 with great success. GLAST has become an important platform for the leaders of international organizations/national agricultural research institutions from both the developing world and industrialized countries to explore solutions to the challenges facing agricultural development and new initiatives for cooperation.

18 2.4 Global Forum of Leaders for Agricultural Science and Technology (GLAST) The past four GLAST meetings covered the topics of Modernized Agriculture and Rural Development, the roles of Scientific Research and International Cooperation in Food Security, Technology Transfer and Agribusiness Development. The 5 th GLAST will be held in November 2016 at Hainan of China, and the tentative topic is Science Innovation to Reducing Hungry and Poverty ). Warmly Welcome to G20-MACS, GLAST and join us to discuss about the global agricultural development in the future

19 Thank You for Your Attention