With the rapid development of China's social economy, the status quo of rural fertility has also undergone great changes. The implications of this change for agriculture in the future are far-reaching and complex.
First of all, a striking feature of the current situation of rural fertility is the decline in fertility rate. With the acceleration of urbanization and the migration of rural population to cities, fertility rates in rural areas have gradually declined. This downward trend is not only seen in economically developed areas, but also in some economically backward areas. The decline in fertility means that the total rural population will gradually decrease, which will have a certain impact on agricultural production and the development of rural society.
Second, another characteristic of the current situation of rural fertility is the intensification of population aging. The demographic structure of rural areas has changed greatly due to the migration of young and middle-aged labor from rural areas to cities. Most of the people left behind in rural areas are elderly people and children, which has led to the aging of the rural population. This situation will make the problem of labor shortage in rural areas more prominent, and bring great challenges to agricultural production and the development of rural society.