Grain security and agricultural modernization are the two expected focal points at this week's Central Rural Work Conference. Officials say China’s high self sufficiency ensures a stable grain supply, while more efforts are needed to make it more secure.
Despite the record high grain output this year, officials are admitting that the grain supply remains a challenge for China, as the country’s urbanization continues to unfold. Therefore, ensuring grain security will be a top priority next year.
China’s grain self-sufficiency is more than 95 percent. It is absolutely secure, and the actual figure is higher than the level, up to 98 percent.
Agricultural modernization is also a major issue at the meeting. Experts say the Chinese government is piloting rural reform areas and looking to set up a new rural operation system, as part of its modernization drive. That will give a huge boost to the sector’s overall efficiency.
Source: Xinhua
