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China reinforced this week its food security strategy by signaling that it will continue to expand grain production, amid internal challenges and strong external dependence on some crops. The directive was presented during the Central Rural Work Conference, the country's main forum for defining agricultural policies, and indicates that the issue will remain at the center of the government's priorities.
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According to a statement released by the state-run Xinhua agency, the orientation is to maintain a no-relaxation stance in the effort to increase production, combining policies to support agriculture, development of rural areas, and increasing farmers' income. The strategy also includes the search for prices considered reasonable for grains and other essential agricultural products, in order to balance production incentives and stability of the domestic market. The Chinese government advocates for efficiency gains and productive capacity through the integration of agricultural land, seeds, machinery, and advanced techniques. Official data show that total grain production grew by 1.2% in 2025, reaching a record 714.9 million tons. The established goal is to increase capacity by another 50 million tons by 2030. In February 2025, the country released the so-called Central Document No. 1, which reinforces the commitment to national food security and opens up space for the adoption of ...
Source: Agrolink
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