This research paper mainly introduce the agricultural policies in Brazil and China, through the analysis of the current agricultural policies in Brazil and China, the author summed up the lessons and experience, which can be learned by the Chinese government. This paper includes two parts??/span>The first part is to introduce Brazilian and Chinese agricultural policies by comparison; the second part is a summary of gains and losses of the two countries’ agriculture, and some aspects in which Chinese agricultural policies should improve.
 
Brazil is an important participant in world agricultural markets. Its agricultural sector represents a large part of the total economy. In contrast with most OECD countries, the share of agriculture in Brazilian GDP (at 14%), trade (25% of exports) and the labor force (27% of employment) is still relatively high, although it has been declining for some time.[1] Also in the last two decades, Brazil has become an increasingly influential exporter in several agricultural markets. How can Brazil achieve that?
 
There are many reasons for the rapid development of Brazilian agriculture, for example,Brazil is endowed with vast agricultural resources. It has a semi-temperate climate and higher rainfall, the better soils. Furthermore, higher technology and input use, adequate infrastructure, and more experienced farmers are also promoting the agriculture. Among these reasons, the main one is the agricultural policies.
 
The agricultural policy has changed among many aspects since 1995, the policy includes many fields such as structure policy, national supporting policy and trade policy .All these policies together promote the development and progress of agriculture and increasement of income of farmers.

[1]The OECD OBSERVER No. 207 August/September 1997

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