Sino-German Demofarm

Since the reforms at the end of the 1970s, China’s agricultural sector has changed considerably. After the success of the agricultural development in China during recent years, agricultural policies face major challenges especially in the fields of sustainability and environmental protection. The sustained increase in local production is a key element in securing food supply.

In addition to focusing on food security, China presently sets its priority in agriculture on the efficient use of natural resources like water and soil through environmentally friendly production systems. The target is to prevent the further loss of arable land and to maintain or improve the fertility of managed arable land. In this context, continuing the close cooperation of Germany and China in the agricultural sector offers vast opportunities for the further development of sustainable agriculture.

Joint German-Chinese Ganhe Demonstration Farm
2008-2014

The aim of the project was to improve agricultural production by using German agricultural machinery and production methods with highest standards. In order to achieve this objective, the Chinese partners provided 1,000 ha of land and all inputs for crop production. The agricultural equipment such as harvesting machine, tractors, sprayers, etc. was provided by private German companies (LEMKEN, CLAAS, GRIMME and RAUCH).

German-Chinese Crop Production and Agrotechnology Demonstration Park
2015-2023

The aim of the project is to support the development of Chinese agriculture through training and demonstrations in the field of modern and sustainable crop production. To achieve this goal, the Chinese partner (SKIAD) provides 150 ha of land and inputs for trials and demonstration of adapted cultivation techniques and methods in crop production. The private business partners are providing agricultural machinery (harvesters, tractors, sprayers, etc.) and plant protection inputs.