Editor's Note

Modernization of agriculture is a strategic element in the national campaign to build a new countryside, which was officially kicked off in February 2006. The strategy mainly focuses on the use of new and modern technologies in farming sector, improving productivity and accordingly raising farmer’s income.

· Modernization of Agriculture Urged
· China Publishes Agricultural Technology Books for Farmers
· Gov't to Spend 100 Mln Yuan on Farmer Training
· Officials Urged to Prepare for Agriculture Survey
· Farmers Encouraged to Set Up Economic Cooperatives
· Science and Technology to Play Bigger Role in China's Agriculture
· More Subsidies Called to Grain Growers
· China to Reform Agricultural Tech Promotion Program
· Central Gov't to Invest US$75 Mln for Farmers' Training
· Agricultural Technology Extension System Needs a Boost
· W. China Sets up Agriculture Information Network
· Efforts Called for Country's Modernization
· NW China Region Launches Farmer Training Program
· Building a New Socialist Countryside