Forage cultivation is the important basis for sustainable development of grass-based livestock husbandry in China. The methods and achievements of forage cultivation in China were summarized from the aspects of forage germplasm resources and forage breeding. The existing problems in forage cultivation were explored,and the future development of forage cultivation in China was discussed. It is proposed to strengthen the management and protection of forage germplasm resources and carry out in-depth research on forage germplasm resources,and improve the overall level of forage breeding. The perfect system of breeding,propagation,production and promotion of high quality forage varieties is suggested as soon as possible. It is expected to provide reference for the further development of forage seed resource innovation and breeding research in China.