Study on the Coordinated Development of Digitization and Greenization of Chinese Agriculture

The coordinated development of agricultural digitization (AD) and agricultural greenization (AG) is a vital initiative for achieving high-quality agricultural development and rural revitalization. By establishing a theoretical framework for their coordinated development and measuring the levels of AD and AG in China from 2013 to 2022, this study employs the CCD model, dynamic panel model, and MGWR model to analyze the spatiotemporal characteristics and driving mechanisms of their coordinated development. The findings indicate: (1) Both AD and AG levels show steady growth, with a spatial pattern generally characterized by a sequential decline from eastern to central and western regions. (2) The CCD between the two continues to strengthen but remains in a marginally coordinated stage overall, far from achieving high-quality coordinated development. Spatial disparities in coupling coordination are pronounced, exhibiting a "multi-core" radiating regional pattern and an overarching trend of "eastern regions leading, while central and western regions strive to catch up." (3) A mutually reinforcing relationship exists between the two, with the pulling effect of AG being stronger than the enabling effect of AD. (4) Various driving mechanisms positively contribute to promoting the coordinated development of the two, with their influence demonstrating marked spatial heterogeneity.