Farmland Transfers in China: From Theoretic Framework to Practice

Area of Science:

• Agricultural Economics
• Land Use Planning
• Rural Development

Background:

• Land transformation in agriculture is critical for global food security and sustainable development.
• Farmland transfer is a key focus within China's rural revitalization strategy.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a comprehensive literature review of land transformation in agriculture, specifically focusing on farmland transfers in China.
• To identify limitations in existing theories and methodologies and propose future research directions.

Main Methods:

• Literature analysis of farmland transformation and transfer in China.
• Characterization of farmland transfers across five dimensions: public policy, market mechanisms, influencing factors, spatial distribution optimization, and practical results.

Main Results:

• Farmland transfers in China are multifaceted, influenced by policy, markets, and leading to specific spatial and practical outcomes.
• Identified limitations in current theoretical frameworks and methodologies for studying farmland transfers.

Conclusions:

• Future research should refine theoretical systems for farmland transfer within transformation contexts.
• Optimizing land use configuration and developing big data-supported land use models are crucial.
• Enhancing interdisciplinary analysis is essential for addressing farmland transfer issues effectively.