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Development of China’s Agricultural Science and Technology (AST) System

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China’s agricultural science and technology (AST) system has long been in a state of reform and development. Many years of practical experience and explorations have given rise to a system for innovations in agricultural science and technology and dissemination of applications, one of standardized management, with highly efficient operations, of strong capacity to innovate and compete, highly vigorous and full of vitality. We have accumulated rich experience and ascertained the direction of reforms.

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    Ibid.

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Zhang, X., Li, Z. (2018). Development of China’s Agricultural Science and Technology (AST) System. In: China’s Rural Development Road. Research Series on the Chinese Dream and China’s Development Path. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-5646-8_10

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