(Economic Observation) Why does the State Council of China mention "agriculture, rural areas, and farmers" at this time?

　　China News Service, Beijing, November 4 (Reporter Chen Su) The executive meeting of the State Council of China held on the 2nd pointed out that the "three rural" work is the top priority of the comprehensive construction of a modern socialist country.

During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, it is necessary to base itself on national and agricultural conditions, follow the rules, promote agricultural and rural modernization in accordance with local conditions, strengthen the ability of agriculture to support and guarantee economic and social development, and continue to improve farmers' living standards.

　　"China's social and economic development is facing a new situation. The new crown pneumonia epidemic, the complex international situation, and extreme natural disasters have brought many challenges. At this time, the role of agriculture in stabilizing the social economy is more prominent." Li Guoxiang, a researcher at the Institute of Rural Development, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, told a reporter from China News Agency.

　　Li Guoxiang said that since the beginning of this year, some parts of China have suffered relatively severe extreme weather disasters. Floods have adversely affected the production of important agricultural products such as grains and vegetables. The stability of agriculture needs to be further strengthened.

In addition, food prices on the international market have risen significantly, and international wheat prices have risen by 50%. Under the influence of the new crown pneumonia epidemic and trade protectionism, the international food supply chain has been impacted, and the stability of food imports is also facing challenges.

　　In the face of multiple unfavorable factors at home and abroad, the executive meeting of the State Council once again emphasized "holding the Chinese rice bowl", requiring stable agricultural production, strengthening the protection and quality of arable land, stabilizing the sown area of ​​grain, maintaining grain output above 1.3 trillion catties, and guaranteeing grain, etc. Supply of important agricultural products, and enhance reserves and market regulation capabilities.

　　The meeting reviewed and approved the "14th Five-Year Plan" (2021-2025) to promote the modernization of agriculture and rural areas.

Li Guoxiang said that this is China’s new layout of “agriculture, rural areas and farmers” in a larger era. “After building a well-off society in an all-round way, China has put forward higher requirements for the There is a new plan for the standard of living."

　　The meeting pointed out that improving the quality and efficiency of agriculture.

Support basic research in agricultural science and technology.

Focus on seeds, agricultural machinery and equipment, etc. to speed up R&D and innovation.

Cultivate and expand new agricultural business entities, and improve the professional and socialized service system.

　　Li Guoxiang said that the next step in China's agricultural development needs to be to solve the problems of "who will produce" and "how to produce". A large number of rural laborers are transferred to cities, and new business entities need to be cultivated to engage in agricultural production. At the same time, with limited arable land resources, We must also focus on improving the level of agricultural science and technology and further enhance agricultural productivity.

　　The meeting proposed to accelerate the integrated development of rural primary, secondary and tertiary industries.

Improve the rural industrial system and leave more employment opportunities and value-added income to farmers.

Speed ​​up the reform of key areas and key links in rural areas, and encourage social capital to invest in agricultural and rural areas.

　　Li Guoxiang said that to increase the value-added space of agriculture is to rely on the integration of primary, secondary and tertiary industries.

In the next step, we must pay attention to the establishment of a joint interest mechanism, so that farmers can share the benefits, and steadily promote the integration of the three industries.

In addition, the development and industrial upgrading of agriculture and rural areas requires the investment of social capital. However, some current systems and mechanisms in terms of land, household registration, and benefit sharing restrict capital and talents from "going to the countryside", and the pace of reform needs to be accelerated.

　　The meeting proposed to strengthen the construction of rural infrastructure and improve the quality of basic public services such as education, medical care, and elderly care in rural areas.

　　Li Guoxiang said that it is necessary for farmers to share and feel the fruits of the country's reform and development, improve the level of rural water, electricity, roads and other infrastructure, improve the level of public services, so that farmers can enjoy public services close to cities, and reflect the concept of common prosperity.

Affected by the new crown pneumonia epidemic and other factors, the industrial development after poverty alleviation is facing many difficulties, and it is urgent to find ways to revitalize the industry and promote the development of poverty-stricken areas.

　　"In response to the current outstanding contradictions and new challenges, as well as the tasks assigned to the'three rurals' in the new development stage, the National Standing Committee further clarified the focus of the'three rurals' work, so that the'three rurals' can better play a basic role in the economy and society. Promote the modernization of agriculture and rural areas to achieve synchronization with the modernization of the entire country." Li Guoxiang said.

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