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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) — China is accelerating the harvest of autumn grains, which form the bulk of the country's annual grain production, aiming to secure another bumper harvest this year despite unfavorable weather conditions in some regions.
The latest data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China show that more than 60 percent of the country's autumn grain crops have been harvested. Autumn grains typically account for approximately three-quarters of the country's annual grain production.
As for individual crops, 70 percent of mid-season rice, 50 percent of corn and 80 percent of soybeans have been harvested, according to the ministry.
The aforementioned ministry updated this harvest progress data amid persistent rainy weather conditions in several regions of China since September. Central and local authorities have taken urgent response measures, including accelerating financial support to various regions to expedite the harvest.
According to the Ministry of Finance, the country's central budget has allocated 484 million yuan (about US$68 million) to support agricultural disaster prevention and relief efforts in response to the recent heavy rains.
The funds will be used, in particular, to support the efforts of seven provinces – Hebei, Shanxi, Jiangsu, Anhui, Shandong, Henan and Shaanxi – to harvest autumn grain using agricultural machinery, dry wet grain and drain flooded farmland, the Chinese Ministry of Finance announced last week.
Earlier this week, Vice Premier Liu Guozhong also called for all-out efforts to ensure a bumper autumn grain harvest by coordinating the use of necessary agricultural machinery and ensuring timely drying of harvested grain to prevent spoilage.
To raise public awareness of food security on World Food Day, which falls on Thursday, Chinese authorities are holding themed events this week, calling on the public to stop wasting food.
In recent years, campaigns like "Clean Plate" and reminders to avoid food waste have become commonplace in restaurants and other food service establishments in China, as food conservation becomes an increasingly common consensus and habit that respects the hard work of farmers.
Chinese government data showed that during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), China's food security was further strengthened, with sufficient food reserves and a stable food market.
According to data, the country's annual grain production has remained at over 650 million tons for the past five years. In 2024, grain production exceeded 700 million tons for the first time, and per capita grain consumption reached 500 kg, above the internationally recognized food security threshold of 400 kg.
Recently, Liu Huanxin, head of the State Food and Material Reserves Administration of the People's Republic of China, stated that China has achieved a basic level of self-sufficiency in grain and absolute security for essential food products.
According to the official, in addition to domestic achievements, China is also actively seeking to deepen international cooperation in food and agriculture, playing a key role in developing the global food industry and ensuring food security worldwide.
These efforts are reflected in the country's initiatives to share agricultural expertise with other developing countries through technology exchanges, joint research and training programs, and active participation in global food governance. -0-
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