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The transformation of agriculture is necessarily an important part of the efforts to build a society that is environment-friendly and resource conserving. This book presents discussions about what changes traditional agriculture needs to undergo in order to promote the realization of these objectives. Following an overview of research significance and methodology, and literature review, the author looks closely at agricultural development in China under environmental and resource constrains, reform targets, the role of innovations and of agricultural science and technology, the agricultural production system, the rural commercial service system, and institutional reform.