China's production areas for the autumn grain harvest have shown steady increases, maintaining overall crop growth at normal levels, according to a recent statement by an agricultural official.
Autumn grain production accounts for three-quarters of China's full-year grain output, making it the most significant contributor to the annual yield.
Despite challenges such as droughts and floods affecting multiple grain-producing regions, Han Jun, the Party chief of China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, emphasized the importance of prompt relief measures to mitigate the impact on the autumn harvests.
To support farmers, many technicians and agricultural officials have been dispatched to villages, providing precise and targeted services aimed at enhancing productivity and resilience.
Ensuring food security continues to be a top priority on China's agenda. Over the past years, a range of measures—including the development of high-standard farmland and the promotion of advanced agricultural technologies—have been implemented to boost grain output.
This summer, China's grain output reached a new high of 149.78 million tonnes, and the full-year production remained above 650 million tonnes for the ninth consecutive year in 2023.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
