【Objective】 This study aimed to explore the prataculture development model in the Huai River Basinby identifying key factors influencing its development. The findings will provide a theoretical basis for promoting thedevelopment and planning of grassland ecological agriculture in the Huai River Basin.【Method】 SWOT ‐ AHPmethod was employed to analyze the internal-external environment of prataculture development in Huai River Ecoeconomicbelt to identify key factors influencing prataculture development.【Result】 The results revealed that‘ agriculturaltransformation’,‘increasing public environmental awareness ’and‘ the limitation of traditional cropping systemand agricultural structure’were significant factors impacting the development of pastoral agricultural science systemin Huai River Eco ‐ economic belt,accounting for 0. 214 1,0. 127 9 and 0. 125 7,respectively.【Conclusion】Based on analysis results ,it is suggested to integrate the development of prataculture with the local eco ‐agriculturesystem in Huai River Eco‐economic belt, promoting the cultivation of forage through winter fallow field. Expandingthe prataculture development field using big data technology is recommended,combining forage,grassland resourceswith urban landscape,ecological tourism and environmental protection. Prataculture is considered as a crucial measureto promote the sustainable development of agriculture in Huai River Eco‐economic belt.