The National Engineering Research Center for Information Technology in Agriculture has recently announced the institutions selected to establish the second group of High-Skilled Talent Training Bases for Smart Agriculture. Due to its exceptional strengths in interdisciplinary integration and collaboration between industry, academia, and research, the university has been chosen as one of 38 institutions nationwide for this prestigious initiative.

As a “Double First-Class” university with notable expertise in fields such as shipbuilding, marine equipment, ocean exploration, and nuclear energy applications, the university has developed robust technological capabilities in intelligent equipment, BeiDou navigation, and agricultural big data in recent years. This recognition highlights the university’s excellence in teaching and research within the realm of smart agriculture.

The training base will feature a practical education system, including R&D platforms for intelligent equipment, digital agricultural infrastructure, and specialized application facilities. It will adopt an integrated cultivation model that combines interdisciplinary learning, technological integration, and industrial application. Key areas of focus will include smart livestock farming, agricultural robotics, and intelligent agricultural machinery. Additionally, in line with the needs of Northeast China’s major grain-producing regions, the base will emphasize critical fields such as black soil conservation and smart agriculture in cold climates.

The program is designed to cultivate versatile talent proficient in intelligent equipment development, agricultural data modeling, and other core competencies. By doing so, it aims to provide intellectual support and skilled professionals to enhance national food security strategies and contribute to rural revitalization.