From October 16 to 19, 2026, the National Conference on Science and Technology in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, along with the 16th Symposium and Exhibition on the Development of Modern Physical Agricultural Engineering Technologies, was held in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province. Changyong Shao, Chairman and Research Fellow at Shandong Province Seeds Group Co., Ltd., attended the conference and moderated the keynote session. He engaged in in-depth discussions with experts and scholars from across the country, specializing in agricultural engineering, modern physical agriculture, and seed industry equipment to explore new concepts, technologies, and pathways for driving scientific and technological innovation and the high-quality development of the modern seed industry.

Changyong Shao concurrently serves as the deputy director of the Seed Industry Equipment Branch of the Chinese Agricultural Machinery Society and the third standing committee member of the Modern Physical Agricultural Engineering Branch of the Chinese Agricultural Machinery Society. He has long been concerned about physical agriculture and physical seed industry technology research and industrial applications. Participating in this conference is not only a concrete action taken by the company to strengthen industry exchanges and understand the forefront of technological development, but also an important measure for enterprises to deepen technological innovation and promote the integration of scientific research and industry.

Focusing on the frontiers of physical agriculture and deepening scientific and technological exchange in the seed industry

Modern physical agriculture represents a significant field at the intersection of agricultural engineering, physics, biology, and other disciplines. Its associated technologies offer promising potential for applications in areas such as seed treatment, the regulation of crop growth, and agricultural production. As agricultural science and technology continue to advance, a key focus for the industry remains how to effectively integrate physical technologies with seed science, breeding techniques, and practical agricultural production, thereby facilitating the translation and application of scientific and technological achievements.

Shandong Province Seeds Group Co., Ltd. integrates scientific and technological innovation with industrial development, actively pursuing research and practical applications related to ‘physical seed industry’ technologies. In the fields of cold plasma seed treatment and vegetable breeding, the company has collaborated with institutions such as the Shandong Caiyu Seed Research Institute, China Agricultural University, and Shandong Agricultural Engineering College. Notably, the project ‘A Cold Plasma-Based Breeding Method for Cabbage and Its Application’ was recognized as an outstanding innovative project in the national field of modern physical agricultural engineering technology.

These research endeavors reflect the company’s proactive approach to engaging with the frontiers of agricultural science and technology and fostering the integration of multidisciplinary technologies. Furthermore, they have provided valuable experience for advancing industry-academia-research collaboration and exploring the application of physical technologies in seed treatment and plant breeding.

Leverage the role of academic organizations to foster collaborative innovation among industry, academia and research

During the conference, Changyong Shao moderated the keynote session and engaged in academic exchanges with the participating experts and scholars. As a leader of a seed industry enterprise who also holds positions in both the Seed Industry Equipment Branch and the Modern Physical Agricultural Engineering Branch of the Chinese Society for Agricultural Machinery, he focuses keenly on the interplay between seed industry equipment, physical agricultural engineering technologies, and the practical production needs of the seed sector, working to bridge the gap between industry-wide discourse and the concrete requirements of enterprises.

Scientific and technological innovation in the seed industry requires not only fundamental research and breakthroughs, but also applied exploration by enterprises, grounded in the realities of production. By participating in national academic conferences, the company can gain deeper insight into research progress and technological trends within the field, while strengthening engagement with research institutes, universities, and industry experts, thereby laying the groundwork for future technical collaboration, the translation of research outcomes, and industrial application.

Uphold scientific and technological innovation to serve the development of the modern seed industry

As a comprehensive seed industry enterprise integrating scientific research, breeding, production, processing, sales, and international trade, Shandong Province Seeds Group Co., Ltd. consistently prioritizes technological innovation, talent development, and the transformation of research findings, while actively exploring a development path that aligns technological innovation with market demand.

Moving forward, the company will remain grounded in the realities of the seed industry, deepening its engagement and collaboration with research institutes, universities, and industry experts. We will actively monitor technological advancements in areas such as modern physical agriculture, seed-industry equipment, and seed treatment. By integrating scientific innovation with the breeding of new varieties, seed production, and industrial-scale application, we aim to continuously enhance our technological innovation capabilities and the quality of our industry services, thereby contributing to the high-quality development of the modern seed sector.