Harbin's Xiangfang district will make greater efforts to promote the transformation and upgrading of its agriculture industry.

The district will nurture new engines, develop new business models and expand new channels to accelerate the modernization of the sector, according to statements at a recent meeting on the development of agriculture and rural areas and supply-side reform.

Xiangfang district will vigorously develop greenhouse agriculture and open-field vegetables, according to officials at the meeting. The district will also promote the circulation of agricultural products on various platforms, especially on the internet.

Officials will strive to increase the number of online e-business platforms to 100, with total sales volume of more than 100 million yuan ($14.5 million).

Furthermore, the district will support the integrated development of agriculture with related industries, including culture, tourism, and science and technology.