Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences (BAAFS)
Established in 1958, the Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences (BAAFS) has evolved into a comprehensive research institution dedicated to scientific innovation, technological application, and service provision in the fields of agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fisheries. With a strong commitment to advancing modern agriculture, BAAFS integrates robust disciplinary foundations, state-of-the-art facilities, and high academic standards to drive sustainable development and provide strong support for agricultural modernization.
BAAFS comprises 15 specialized research institutes and centers, employing over 3,000 staff members, of which about 1,200 are publicly funded positions. Its talent pool includes nearly 700 senior professionals and about 700 PhD holders, featuring prestigious experts such as academicians of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, recipients of Young Scientists Fund (A) programs, chief scientists of national agricultural technology systems, and Beijing Scholars. BAAFS demonstrates strong academic performance, with five disciplines—Plant and Animal Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Environment/Ecology, Geosciences, and Engineering—ranking among the top 1% globally in Essential Science Indicators (ESI).
The Academy covers an area of 91.2 hectares, with a total building area of 320,000 square meters. It hosts numerous national and ministerial-level research platforms, including two national key laboratories, seven national engineering research centers, four National Germplasm Resource Centers, as well as multiple key laboratories and testing centers under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and the National Forestry and Grassland Administration. It also operates an ISTA-accredited seed testing laboratory and an independent postdoctoral workstation.
BAAFS focuses on five major research areas: agricultural biological genetics and breeding; green agricultural development; post-harvest storage, processing, logistics, and nutrition of agricultural products; smart agriculture and digital rural development; and agricultural development and rural revitalization. It is also expanding into emerging fields such as agricultural microbiology, nutrition and health, and agricultural artificial intelligence and robotics.
In terms of international cooperation, BAAFS collaborates with partners in more than 30 countries, supporting nearly 100 joint projects, 10 international joint laboratories, and multiple national and municipal cooperation platforms, strengthening its role in global agricultural science and technology collaboration.
Guided by its mission of advancing cutting-edge research and promoting technological application, BAAFS is committed to becoming a nationally leading and internationally recognized innovative research institution. It aims to drive scientific innovation, support rural revitalization, contribute to global food security, and promote a sustainable future through scientifically grounded solutions.
