Institute of Rural Development
The Institute of Rural Development at Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences (ZAAS) (Institute of Agricultural Natural Resources and Regional Planning) was founded in 1979, with its two latest affiliates, the Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural and Rural Planning and the Zhejiang Agronomist College being established in 2018. The institute comprises 42 staff members working across 6 research...
Institute of Crops and Nuclear Technology Utilization (Rice Institute, Zhejiang Radiation Center)
The Institute of Crops and Nuclear Technology Utilization at Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences (ZAAS) has its origins in the Zhejiang Agricultural Experiment Farm, established in 1908, and the Isotope Lab at Zhejiang College for Agriculture, founded in 1958. Today, it is a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary institute focused on crop research. Its primary research areas include the...
Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary
Founded in 1908, the Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary at Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences (ZAAS) is the leading research center in this field in Zhejiang province. Its primary goal is to address key technical challenges in the province’s animal husbandry sector. The institute focuses on livestock and poultry breeding, animal nutrition, feed resource development,...
Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences (ZAAS)
The Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences (ZAAS) – 浙江农业科学院 is a comprehensive agricultural research institution directly affiliated with the Zhejiang provincial government. Established in 1908, ZAAS is one of the earliest agricultural research institutes in China. The academy includes 18 research institutes that cover 139 research orientations across 28 disciplinary areas. Additionally, it...
Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences (JAAS)
The Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences (JAAS) – 江苏省农业科学院 operates directly under the Jiangsu Provincial People’s Government. The academy comprises 28 research institutes, with 16 located in Nanjing and 12 situated in district cities. With over 2,200 employees, including 786 holding senior titles, the academy is recognized for its achievements in agricultural research. JAAS has made...
Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences (AAAS)
The Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences (AAAS) – 安徽省农业科学院 is a comprehensive agricultural research institution directly under the provincial government, founded in 1960. The academy includes 14 professional research institutes that focus on various fields such as crops, rice, tea, sericulture, cash crops, vegetables, horticulture, animal husbandry, veterinary medicine, aquaculture, soil and...
Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences (SAAS)
The Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences (SAAS) – 山东省农业科学院 is a comprehensive public welfare provincial agricultural research institution directly under the provincial government. The academy’s research history dates back to 1903 and it officially became the Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences in 1959. Currently, it has 11 departments and 21 research institutes, along with a...
Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences
The Henan Provincial Academy of Agricultural Sciences – 河南省农业科学院 is a comprehensive agricultural research institution directly under the provincial government. Following an institutional reform, the academy now operates 24 departments. Its research areas encompass wheat, corn, peanuts, soybeans, sesame, and other major grain and oil crops, as well as vegetables, horticulture, tobacco, edible...
Tianjin Academy of Agricultural Sciences (TAAS)
The Tianjin Academy of Agricultural Sciences (TAAS) – 天津市农业科学院 was founded in 1979 and is a comprehensive agricultural research institution focused on applied research. The academy has 524 active employees, of which 270 hold master’s degrees or higher. TAAS has developed modern agricultural science and technology innovation bases, including a 3,000-mu facility for general agricultural research...
Hebei Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences (HAAFS)
The Hebei Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences (HAAFS) – 河北省农林科学院 was founded in 1958 and is a comprehensive agricultural research institution directly under the Hebei Provincial People’s Government. The academy primarily focuses on breeding crop varieties such as grain, cotton, oilseeds, vegetables, and fruits, as well as applying high-quality, high-yield, and high-efficiency...



