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Agricultural specialization activates the industry chain: Implications for rural entrepreneurship in China

Xing Ji, Jia Chen, Hongxiao Zhang · 2023 · Agribusiness

Summary. Agricultural outsourcing in China significantly increases rural entrepreneurship, with 9.1% more rural residents starting private enterprises or self-employment. The effect is stronger in non-grain-producing areas and primarily drives opportunistic entrepreneurship. Agricultural outsourcing activates the broader industry chain, extending it, creating off-farm jobs, and improving credit access. Policymakers should leverage outsourcing to drive rural innovation and industrial transformation.

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Ji, X., Chen, J., & Zhang, H.. (2023). Agricultural specialization activates the industry chain: Implications for rural entrepreneurship in China. Agribusiness. https://doi.org/10.1002/agr.21868

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DOI
10.1002/agr.21868
Countries
China
Regions
Asia
Categories
agtech, entrepreneurship, food-systems
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2026-04-28