To further promote sustainable agricultural food circulation and facilitate green transformation and modernization of the farming sector, the Sustainable Agricultural Food Circulation (SAFE) Project successfully organized four training sessions on sustainable production and cultivation techniques in Hohhot and Ordos, Inner Mongolia, between December 2024 and February 2025.

This initiative is co-organized by the China Chain Store & Franchise Association (CCFA), the IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, and the Institute of Agricultural Economics and Development (IAED) under the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. It aims to drive the transformation of agricultural supply chains toward greener, more efficient, and sustainable practices through systematic training and technological empowerment.

Promoting Standardized Production for Green Agricultural Upgrading

The project focuses on reducing agrochemical use and improving scientific management in fresh produce cultivation. Establishing standardized production and quality control systems to enhance efficiency and sustainability across post-harvest handling, packaging, transportation, and traceability. Green logistics solutions, including optimized packaging and transport methods, to minimize product loss, lower emissions, and improve safety, driving cost efficiency across the supply chain.

Empowering 1,000+ Participants for Sustainable Agriculture

At each workshop, IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute experts delivered hands-on training to cooperatives, family farms, and farmers, covering: Green cultivation practices. Loss-reduction technologies in food circulation. Sustainable packaging and transport solutions. A digital toolkit (Sustainable Production Mini-Program) for self-paced learning. Interactive Q&A sessions addressed field-level challenges, with tailored technical guidance to maximize adoption.

Building Green Agricultural Circulation Demonstration Zones to Boost High-Quality Agricultural Development

The ongoing implementation of this project has not only facilitated the establishment of replicable and scalable models for sustainable agricultural circulation at the local level but also created new opportunities for the on-the-ground application of green technologies in farming practices. The project's launch in Inner Mongolia coincides with the autonomous region's critical period of accelerating modern agricultural development and implementing its ecological priority strategy, injecting fresh momentum into regional agricultural advancement.

Looking ahead, the project will further deepen the promotion of green technologies and strengthen the training system, empowering more agricultural practitioners with advanced knowledge and tools. These efforts will drive the agricultural circulation industry in Inner Mongolia and across China toward higher quality, greater efficiency, and enhanced sustainability.