China's grain production exceeds 700 million tons for the first time in 2024

Published Dec 15, 2024

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China's grain harvest this year reached 706.5 million tons, marking the first time the country has exceeded 700 million tons. Grain production increased by 1.5 percent compared to last year, with rice, barley, and millet production also seeing increases. However, soybean production decreased by 0.9 percent. The grain planting area expanded by 0.3 percent to 119 million hectares, and the harvest per unit area increased by 1.3 percent.

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According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the country's grain harvest this year was 706.5 million tons. Grain production increased by 1.5 percent compared to last year, exceeding the 700 million ton threshold for the first time. China's grain production had exceeded 650 million tons in the last 9 years. Grain production increased by 1.7 percent annually this year, while increases were recorded in rice, barley and millet production. The production of potatoes and other tubers increased by 1.5 percent, while soybean production ...

Source: Haber7