The Impact of Digitalization on Agricultural Production Efficiency in China and its Spatial Spillover Effect

Abstract

Based on panel data from 30 provinces in China from 2012 to 2023, this study further explored the impact of digitalization on agricultural production efficiency and spatial spillover effects by using the bidirectional fixed effects and the spatial Durbin model. Research conclusion: (1) Agricultural digitalization promotes the improvement of agricultural production efficiency; (2) Agricultural digitalization can enhance agricultural production efficiency through capital deepening and the extension of the industrial chain; (3) Agricultural digitalization in this region not only has an impact on the production efficiency of this region, but also has a stronger spatial spillover effect on the production efficiency of neighboring regions. Therefore, this study puts forward countermeasures and suggestions from aspects such as the data element market and the improvement of relevant policies.