Episode 35 of Meet China unveils how innovation is rewriting rules in the Chinese mainland's countryside. From intelligent sensors to organic methods, these New Farmers are charting a path toward a more sustainable future.
Intelligent Farming on 1,770 Mu
Bai Jianfeng leads a team of eight innovators in Hubei Province, leveraging remote sensing and smart pest control across 1,770 mu of fields. Their bold vision: fully unmanned farms within a decade that boost yields while minimizing waste.
Pioneering Organic Agriculture
After earning a PhD at Renmin University of China, Shi Yan founded Shared Harvest—a pesticide- and chemical-free farm. She is not just growing healthier crops but championing a model that safeguards ecosystems and influences how we think about food systems worldwide.
Cafes in the Countryside
Lang Huichen and Wu Fei swapped city skyscrapers for fields, launching Hello! Fellow Villager. This café is more than coffee—it is a cultural bridge, employing local residents, including staff with disabilities, and tutoring left-behind children, all driving rural revitalization.
Legal Empowerment in Hainan
Law professor Zhang Xia journeyed from the classroom to Damao village, Hainan Province, sowing seeds of legal knowledge. By teaching rights and self-governance, she is empowering communities to manage resources and steer their own development.
These stories highlight a trend felt around the globe: when technology, sustainability, and community converge, rural areas become hotbeds of innovation and resilience—proof that the future of agriculture belongs to the pioneers.
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