Urban–Rural Integration and Agricultural Technology Innovation: Evidence from China
Summary. Urban-rural integration in China promotes agricultural technological innovation, with effects varying by region and agricultural area. The study of 288 cities from 1999-2018 shows that governance systems and mature markets strengthen this relationship. The impact follows a double threshold pattern, where deeper integration produces larger gains in innovation, particularly in central and urban areas. Breaking down urban-rural barriers accelerates agricultural technology development.
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Zhu, H., Geng, C., & Chen, Y.. (2024). Urban–Rural Integration and Agricultural Technology Innovation: Evidence from China. Agriculture. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture14111906
Zhu, Huasheng, et al. “Urban–Rural Integration and Agricultural Technology Innovation: Evidence from China.” Agriculture, 2024. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture14111906.
Zhu, Huasheng, Ce Geng, and Yawei Chen. 2024. “Urban–Rural Integration and Agricultural Technology Innovation: Evidence from China.” Agriculture. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture14111906.
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title = {Urban–Rural Integration and Agricultural Technology Innovation: Evidence from China},
author = {Huasheng Zhu and Ce Geng and Yawei Chen},
journal = {Agriculture},
year = {2024},
doi = {10.3390/agriculture14111906},
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- DOI
- 10.3390/agriculture14111906
- Countries
- China
- Regions
- Asia
- Categories
- agtech, regional-innovation-systems, policy
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- 2026-04-28