Temporal and Spatial Evolution of Rice Productivity and Its Influencing Factors in China

Ensuring sustainable levels of rice yield has become a significant concern in recent years. To improve yields production, it is essential to increase factor inputs and productivity. However, current research primarily focuses on general grain productivity, rather than rice. In this study, utilize the DEA-Malmquist index present comprehensive temporal spatial analysis productivity its determinants China. Our findings reveal that overall efficiency production China exhibits fluctuating upward trend, with technological progress being primary driver improvement efficiency. Moreover, demonstrates distribution pattern decreases from east west, resource endowment, conditions, socioeconomic development levels, political system crucial factors influencing This study proposes novel ideas for structural adjustments regional divisions within China’s industry provides theoretical foundation governments develop evidence-based policies.