Prof. Hongmei Yi was interviewed by People's Daily to discuss the issue of cultivating high-quality farmers

Release date：2024/08/02　　Source： CCAP

Recently, Prof. Hongmei Yi, the professor at the School Advanced Agricultural Sicences and deputy director of the Institute New Rural Development, Peking University was interviewed by People's Daily, where she shared her views on the construction of a high-quality farmer workforce.

In Jinhua Village, Xinglong Town, Nanchuan District, Chongqing, a training program for high-quality farmers to become drone pilots specializing

in plant protection was conducted at the local white tea plantation base.
Photo by Luo Chuan (People's Visual)

High-quality farmers are an essential talent group in advancing rural revitalization. Since China launched its high-quality farmer pilot program in 2013, over 9 million high-quality farmers have been cultivated. These farmers have actively embraced modern business concepts of specialization, scale, and standardization by experimenting with new technologies and exploring new industries. Their efforts have provided strong support for ensuring food security and promoting stable agricultural and rural development. Recently, a comprehensive pilot project to integrate learning and application in the cultivation of high-quality farmers has been officially launched. The plan aims to train over 10,000 individuals in two years, further expanding the rural talent pool.

In recent years, Prof. Hongmei Yi has conducted in-depth research on high-quality farmer cultivation, supported by the National Natural Science Foundation's general project, The Impact of High-Quality Farmer Cultivation Projects on Promoting Agricultural Growth, Green Development, Enhancing Agricultural Resilience, and Fair Livelihoods for Farmers, and projects commissioned by relevant departments of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. Drawing on her investigations and research, Prof. Yi noted that turning farming into an attractive and promising profession is not a quick process. In some regions, there is an overemphasis on training while neglecting cultivation, and a lack of interdepartmental cooperation and a comprehensive talent development service system.

Original article: https://www.peopleapp.com/column/30046078925-500005634038 People's Daily, August 1, 2024, page 7 "News".