In a quiet corner of Zhejiang Province, former corporate executive Wang Luliang has spent the past 12 years redefining modern agriculture through his chemical-free farming revolution. What began as a personal quest for sustainability in 2013 has grown into a thriving model of ecological harmony that's gaining attention across Asia this year.
Wang's 50-hectare experimental farm rejects synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, instead employing companion planting, natural pest predators, and traditional crop rotation techniques. 'We've increased soil organic matter by 300% while maintaining competitive yields,' Wang revealed during a recent field demonstration attended by agricultural researchers from across the mainland.
The project's success comes as China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs promotes green development initiatives, with natural farming methods seeing a 40% increase in adoption across the Yangtze River Delta region since 2022. Local authorities in Zhejiang have incorporated Wang's findings into their 2025 rural revitalization plans, particularly his innovative water conservation systems that reduced irrigation needs by 65%.
While challenges remain in scaling natural methods, Wang's team is currently training 127 farm operators from eight provinces. 'This isn't about returning to the past,' he emphasizes. 'It's about creating a new agricultural paradigm that respects ecological limits while ensuring food security.'
