Stabilizing China's rice bowl, the annual grain output is expected to continue to remain above 1.3 trillion catties

Autumn grain is growing well in most parts of the country, and the annual grain output is expected to remain above 1.3 trillion kilograms——

The autumn harvest is in sight, and the Chinese rice bowl is stabilized

　　The autumn equinox is approaching, and the autumn harvest is busy.

On the occasion of the arrival of the fifth Chinese Farmers Harvest Festival, the autumn grain harvests across the country have started one after another, and there is a bumper harvest scene in the north and south of the river.

　　The agricultural situation dispatch of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs shows that this year's autumn grain area exceeds 1.3 billion mu, and the growth of autumn grain in most parts of the country is relatively good, especially the growth of corn, which accounts for more than half of autumn grain output, is generally better than the previous year.

Judging from the harvest situation, the current autumn grain harvest exceeds 200 million mu, and the large-scale harvest is about to start in the near future.

　　Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core has attached great importance to the issue of food security, put forward a new national food security strategy, and embarked on a road of food security with Chinese characteristics.

In 2021, China's grain output will reach 1,365.7 billion catties, an increase of 11.5% over 2012, and more than 1.3 trillion catties for seven consecutive years.

Since the beginning of this year, various regions and departments have overcome difficulties such as the new crown pneumonia epidemic, floods and droughts, and have not missed the time of farming. Hundreds of millions of farmers have worked hard to achieve a bumper harvest.

At present, the production of summer grain and early rice has increased, and a bumper harvest of autumn grain is in sight. The annual grain output is expected to remain above 1.3 trillion kilograms, providing solid support for stabilizing China's rice bowl.

"This year's bumper harvest seems to be stable!"

　　In the harvest season again, the rice fields are changed into "golden clothes".

　　In Fuzhou City, Jiangxi Province, 3.6 million mu of mid-to-late rice has gradually matured. Local farmers seized the favorable weather and drove agricultural machinery to harvest rice.

"240 mu of rice has been planted in this crop, and the yield per mu will probably increase by about 200 catties. This year's bumper harvest seems to be stable!" In the past two days, Wu Youping, a major grain grower in Longgang Village, Toupi Town, Guangchang County, Fuzhou City, is busy rushing to harvest. 80 acres of mature rice.

　　Talking about the increase in rice production this year, Wu Youping said that it exceeded expectations.

"The weather is very dry this year, and rice cultivation has been greatly affected, and I am very worried that the yield will not increase." Wu Youping said, fortunately, the policy is good, the field management is in place, the rice fields have been adequately irrigated, and the rice is growing well.

　　As one of the main grain producing areas in China, Jiangxi's grain production has continued to break through this year.

"The price of agricultural materials rose during the spring ploughing season. The continuous low temperature and rainy months in May and June, and the continuous high temperature and low rainfall weather in July and August, which is rarely seen in history. Together with the vast number of farmers, we have properly dealt with various disasters and worked hard to overcome many difficulties." Jiangxi The relevant person in charge of the Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said that the early rice and summer grains had a bumper harvest. The yield of 18.302 million mu of early rice increased by 80 million catties, and the yield of 1.091 million mu of summer grain increased by 20 million catties.

Although the growth of middle rice in the autumn grain is affected by dry weather, the harvest has now come to an end through the implementation of a series of disaster prevention and mitigation measures.

　　Autumn grain is the bulk of the annual grain production, accounting for 75% of the annual output.

According to the agricultural situation dispatch of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, as of September 20, 236 million mu of autumn grain had been harvested across the country, 18.1% completed, and the progress was 0.9 percentage points faster than the same period last year.

In terms of different regions, more than half of the harvest has been harvested in the Southwest, the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River and South China have harvested 25%, the Northwest region has harvested 15%, and the Huanghuaihai and Northeast regions have harvested sporadically.

　　In Hubei Province, middle rice accounts for more than half of the province's annual grain output.

This year, the local area accelerated the promotion of new hybrid rice varieties developed locally, and over 40% of the crops have been harvested so far.

"The yield per mu is more than 1,300 catties, and the highest per mu in previous years was 1,100 catties. This new variety not only has high yields, but is also resistant to disease, lodging, and high temperature, which is quite good." "Old-style" Wang Hualin is very satisfied with this year's harvest.

　　"This kind of drought-resistant varieties has a short growth period and is relatively water-saving, which has played a great role in increasing grain production this year." Chen Quanzhi, director of the Agricultural Technology Service Center in Zhanghe Town, Jingmen City, Hubei Province, said, "At present, we have cultivated similar drought-resistant and water-saving varieties. There are more than 20, and the next will be fully promoted in Jingmen to ensure that production can be increased in the coming year."

　　Zhu Juan, director of the Agricultural Information Division of the Plantation Management Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, said that this year, the area of ​​autumn grains across the country has increased steadily, and most areas of the country are growing well, and there is a foundation and hope for a bumper harvest.

"The policy to support grain planting is quite strong"

　　Among the autumn grain crops, corn production accounts for more than half.

Walking into the cornfield of Chang Xingduo, a big grain grower in Taihe County, Fuyang City, Anhui Province, the sturdy stalks are covered with fruits.

"The average number of effective ears per mu is 4,195 ears, the number of grains per ear is 563, the thousand-grain weight is 352 grams, and the yield per mu is over 1,400 catties." Chang Xingduo smiled and counted the latest yield test results, "This year's drought is more serious than previous years, but the support for growing grains The policy is very powerful, and the patient guidance of agricultural technology experts has helped us achieve high yields."

　　For a period of time, most areas of the Yangtze River Basin have continued to have high temperature and little rainfall, and local drought has brought challenges to autumn grain production.

In this regard, relevant departments and regions have strengthened deployment, increased policy support, and strived to win the battle to defend the autumn grain harvest.

The Ministry of Finance, in conjunction with the Ministry of Water Resources and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, has urgently arranged 10 billion yuan of funds for agricultural production and water conservancy disaster relief through the central reserve fund to support local governments to do a good job in drought relief, disaster prevention and stabilization of autumn grain production, etc.; The central government has issued a total of 40 billion yuan of subsidy funds in three batches this year; the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and other four departments jointly issued a notice to organize grass-roots cadres and agricultural technicians to go to the front line of disaster prevention and mitigation. , for the corn in the southern high-temperature area, measures to stabilize and increase production such as "one spray and more promotion" are implemented.

　　Policy support has been strengthened, and the situation of autumn grain has improved.

Data show that although high temperature and drought have caused local corn damage to more than 11 million mu, it only accounts for about 10% of the corn area in the south and 1.7% of the national corn area.

In addition, since the spring sowing of corn in Northeast China, the accumulated temperature is sufficient, the precipitation is good, and the moisture content is good, and the yield trend is obvious.

The relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said that the drought in some areas has limited impact on corn, and the current growth of corn in the country is generally good.

　　In a few days, various autumn crops such as corn will be harvested in large areas one after another.

While strengthening policy support, all regions and departments are actively preparing for relevant preparations.

　　- Strengthening agricultural socialization services.

In Heilongjiang, the local area continues to enhance the organization, driving and service capabilities of farmers' cooperatives, providing farmers with services such as trusteeship and collection, and improving the level of agricultural socialization services.

"The soybean planting area of ​​the cooperative has reached more than 4,000 mu this year, an increase of about 100% over the previous year. The current growth is good, and the output is expected to exceed 800 tons." Yan Yunyong, chairman of the Hulin City Fuyong Red Adzuki Bean Farmers Professional Cooperative, is harvesting soybeans at the end of the month. To prepare, "In addition to the land of the cooperative, we also provide the surrounding farmers with custody services from planting to harvesting, and we will be busy in the next period of time."

　　- Prepare enough agricultural machinery and equipment.

In Anhui, relevant departments carried out operator training and machinery maintenance in a timely manner, and completed maintenance and debugging of 2.4 million sets of various types of machinery in advance.

During the autumn harvest, the province's 150,000 sets of combine harvesters will all be put into use, ensuring a smooth harvest of 64.39 million mu of autumn grains, and striving to reach 86% and 98% of the corn and rice machine harvesting levels respectively.

Lu Shiren, director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of Anhui Province, said: "Agricultural and rural departments across the province are strengthening field management, making preparations for harvesting, and changing autumn crops from 'bumper harvest' to 'bumper harvest'."

"Keeping the bottom line of farmers' 'grain can be sold'"

　　Take it down and sell it well.

In Shizi Village, Huali Town, Kaiyang County, Guizhou Province, just after the rice was harvested, the grain trucks on the ridge were ready.

"The village collective economic cooperative signed an agreement with the villagers early to purchase rice at a price of 0.3 to 0.4 yuan higher than the market price per catty. The people don't need to worry about the sale of rice." Fu Changhai, secretary of the party general secretary of Shizi Village, said, "This year Shizi Village has planted 1,200 mu of rice, with an average yield of over 1,200 catties per mu. We will further do a good job in purchasing, so that farmers can increase their production and income.”

　　Autumn grain purchases are the bulk of the year’s grain purchases. The peak season purchases have a long time span, generally lasting from late September to the end of April of the following year.

At present, with the accelerated harvest of autumn grains, the purchase of autumn grains this year has been put on the agenda.

　　On September 15, the National Grain and Material Reserve Bureau held a national autumn grain purchase work conference to arrange and deploy the purchase work.

The meeting proposed to formulate acquisition work plans and response plans according to local conditions, guide multiple entities to actively enter the market, actively carry out appointment acquisitions and order acquisitions, effectively improve the level of acquisition services, and ensure the return of autumn grain pellets.

　　"At present, the preparations for the purchase of autumn grains are basically ready," said Qin Yuyun, a spokesman for the State Bureau of Grain and Material Reserves. "In August, we made a scheduling analysis of the autumn grain purchase situation in advance. It is roughly the same as the normal level.”

　　——Expand market-oriented purchases and sales, and stabilize policy-based purchases.

Open the sickle!

Recently, in Daoqiao Town, Yunmeng County, Hubei Province, a large-scale combine harvester ran in the golden rice sea of ​​more than 20,000 mu.

"Our town is an important rice production base in the county. The special pearl glutinous rice produced is very popular in the market. The purchase price per catty is almost 1 yuan higher than that of conventional high-quality rice." Zhang Xueping, deputy secretary of the Daoqiao Town Party Committee, said that from the paddy field to the dining table , Daoqiao Town has formed an industrial chain integrating multiple links such as grain planting, acquisition and storage, production and processing, import and export trade, and Internet sales.

　　According to reports, the market-based purchase and sales of autumn grains will be further expanded this year. It is estimated that the purchase volume of middle and late rice in the peak season will be about 66 million tons, and some regions may launch the implementation plan for the minimum purchase price of middle and late rice.

Qin Yuyun said that this year, the state will continue to implement the minimum purchase price policy for mid-late rice in the main producing areas.

　　——Strengthen postpartum services and promote the reduction of losses and the increase of income.

"After harvesting, the villagers directly transport the rice to our factory for drying to avoid mildew," said Fu Maomao, general manager of Jiangxi Fuzhou Changrui Agricultural Development Co., Ltd. "Recently, with the accelerated pace of middle rice harvesting, farmers are more interested in rice. The demand for drying services has increased, and the dryers in the plant have been running at full capacity.”

　　A few days ago, the National Development and Reform Commission and other 9 departments jointly issued a notice, requesting to do a good job in the purchase of autumn grain in 2022, conscientiously implement the policies and measures of grain saving and loss reduction, give full play to the role of the grain post-production service center, and provide grain cleaning, drying, storage, etc. in a timely manner. Provide services to promote farmers to reduce losses and increase income; plan and orderly carry out grain drying services in advance, actively respond to extreme weather such as rain and snow, and avoid moldy grains and bad grains.

　　"In the next step, we will closely follow the listing of autumn grains, seriously organize market-oriented purchases and policy-based purchases, continue to optimize services for farmers and enterprises, effectively strengthen purchase supervision and inspection, and resolutely hold farmers' bottom line of "growing grains and selling them". " Qin Yuyun said.

　　Qiu Haifeng