The latest news and top stories on the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. A prominent Beijing-based national comprehensive agricultural research institution, the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) is dedicated to addressing major science and technology challenges in agriculture and rural development. Its main areas of focus include crop science, animal science, plant protection, agricultural resources and environmental studies. CAAS is recognised for its extensive research in basic applied and high-tech agriculture, its role in promoting sustainable agriculture globally and its significant contributions to food security and poverty alleviation.