Bureau of Statistics: It is conditional and basic to maintain stable grain production throughout the year

　　China News Service, August 14th. The spokesperson of the National Bureau of Statistics, Fu Linghui, said on the 14th that the output of summer grains this year reached a record high, an increase of 0.9% over last year, laying a good foundation for the increase in grain production throughout the year. control. At present, 60% of autumn grains are in the northern region, and the impact of floods is relatively small. Therefore, there are conditions and foundations for maintaining stable food production throughout the year.

　　On the 14th, the State Information Office held a press conference on the operation of the national economy in July 2020. Fu Linghui made the above statement when answering reporters’ questions.

　　Fu Linghui said that this year's flood disaster has aroused everyone's attention, especially its impact on agricultural production. In general, the flood disasters in the southern region this year have had a certain impact on the yield of early rice. This year, there is a feature that the sown area of ​​early rice has increased more. On the whole, it is generally judged that a bumper harvest of early rice is still possible.

　　Fu Linghui pointed out that this year's summer grain output hit a record high, an increase of 0.9% over last year, laying a solid foundation for an increase in grain production throughout the year, and the situation of early rice is generally controllable. From the perspective of overall grain production, autumn grains account for more than 70% of the annual grain output. At present, 60% of autumn grains are in the northern region, and the impact of floods is relatively small.

　　"In recent years, the Party Central Committee and the State Council have attached great importance to agricultural production. One of the most important aspects of this year's "six guarantees" is to ensure food and energy security. Investment in agriculture has increased, and domestic disaster resistance and mitigation capabilities have increased. Therefore, On the whole, there are conditions and foundations for maintaining stable grain production throughout the year." Fu Linghui said.