Deficiency of micronutrients has been one of the key impact factors for human health in China. To resolve the problem of hidden hunger of the people, increasing concentrations of micronutrients in agricultural products based on biofortificating technologies is an innovative strategy in modern agriculture. In this study, the background, objectives and problems in functional agriculture are analyzed. The three principles, i. e., key micronutrients, carrying products, systems of technological innovation are presented, and the action plan to strengthen supply of micronutrients in functional agriculture is also suggested. Furthermore, biofortification of micronutrients by agricultural products is more suitable to actual situations in China. These suggestions can promote transformation and upgrading, quality, efficiency, and the supply-side structural reform, and are new drivers for modern agriculture to grow in the future.

functional agriculture  /  hidden hunger  /  micronutrient  /  biofortification  /  supply-side structural reform