Agro-ecosystem services play a crucial role in maintaining stable agricultural systems and supporting human survival and sustainable development. The current research on these services highlights challenges in quantifying them, outdated research methods, and a lack of research support. The main issues hindering progress in this field include a lack of awareness and insufficient research efforts. Looking ahead, the focus is on improving the health of agro-ecosystem services. Management strategies at the conceptual, mechanistic, and technical levels are essential for enhancing these services in the future.