Program overview
Agricultural Mechanization and Automation, simply put, is about using machines and automation technology for farming, breeding, and processing agricultural products. You might think agriculture is all about working the land under the sun, but this major will show you a completely different picture: driverless tractors working autonomously in the fields, drones spraying pesticides, and smart greenhouses where sensors automatically adjust temperature and humidity. Core courses include Mechanical Design, Principles of Automatic Control, Agricultural Machinery, Sensors and Detection Technology, and Agricultural Robotics. You'll also learn some computer and programming knowledge, such as PLC control and embedded systems. This major is suitable for students who enjoy hands-on work and are interested in both mechanics and electronics. If you find sitting at a computer writing code too tedious but still want to engage with cutting-edge technology, this could be a great fit. Chinese universities have strong practical advantages in this field, with many schools having large farms and experimental bases where you can directly operate real agricultural machinery and even participate in R&D. For example, China Agricultural University, Jilin University, and South China Agricultural University all have well-established training systems.