-
How exactly should we recover the other half of agriculture?
Both fruit and straw are the products of agricultural production. People tend to treasure the fruit but overlook the value of the other half, the straw. Doing a good job of the comprehensive utilization of straw is equivalent to recovering the other half of agriculture. Recently, tiny straw has once again become the star of the news. Burning straw and smog
-
How should soil erosion be prevented and controlled in the future?
Interpreter: Liu Zhen, Director General of the Department of Soil and Water Conservation of the Ministry of Water Resources. Interviewer: Reporter Zhao Yongping. The State Council recently officially approved the National Soil and Water Conservation Plan (2015-2030). This is China's first national-level soil and water conservation plan, an important milestone in soil erosion prevention and control, and an important basis for soil and water conservation work in the period ahead.
-
Farmers selling grain need to seize the right moment: sell when it is time to sell
A few days ago, Uncle Wu in the village took more than 3000 jin of rice to a grain processing factory in town to sell. When he came back, we asked Uncle Wu how the grain sale had gone. Uncle Wu shook his head and said: "Bad luck, bad luck, the grain price has fallen again. Two months ago it still sold for more than 150 yuan per dan
-
How are grain prices formed? Chen Xiwen: They should be close to the market while also taking farmers' returns into account
The formation of grain prices should stay close to the market while also taking into account farmers' lawful returns. This is a very important principle for the future formation of China's grain prices. At a press conference held today by the State Council Information Office, the Central Rural Work Leading Group
-
How can we fundamentally cure the problem of cheap grain hurting farmers? A new prescription is needed
Recently, corn prices in some places have fallen sharply, and some farmers' income from selling grain has thus decreased. "Cheap grain hurting farmers" has once again become a focus of social attention. To fundamentally cure this old problem of cheap grain hurting farmers, we should apply a market-oriented and international perspective and prescribe targeted new remedies.
-
Food security strategy should be actively and steadily adjusted to adapt to the new normal
At present, China's grain sector is marked by the simultaneous coexistence of "six highs": high output, high imports, high reserves, high waste, high trans-regional transport, and high consumption. Food security is an important component of national security and must always be given a high degree of attention. During the 13th Five-Year Plan period, we should proactively adapt to the new normal and actively and steadily adjust
-
With grain prices fluctuating sharply, what should farmers plant next year?
A bumper harvest, falling prices bring worry "This is yellow corn, this is sweet corn... very fragrant and tender." At the factory area of the Huaihe Seed Industry Grain Industry Consortium in Yongqiao District, Suzhou City, three or five farmers were sorting harvested corn into bags. "This year's yield is good, but
-
Why should we establish a new concept of food security?
Before 2004, China's grain self-sufficiency rate had remained above 95%, but over the past 10 years, the grain self-sufficiency rate has been declining, dropping to around 85% by 2014. It is worth noting that the decline in the self-sufficiency rate was not caused by a decline in grain production, but rather by the realization of
-
Grain reserve procurement should make it easier for farmers to sell grain
Recently, reporters conducted a survey of grain procurement in Changsha, Changde and other places in Hunan, visiting local state-owned grain purchasing and storage enterprises, private grain processing enterprises, grain purchasing and sales brokers, and ordinary farmers. During the survey, reporters found that during the period of minimum purchase price procurement for grain
-
How many almonds should you eat a day? Recommended daily serving
Badam (almond) is a popular nut produced all over the world. Academically speaking, "Badam" originates from Persian and means "kernel." The Chinese word "badanmu" is a transliteration rather than a translation of the word "Badam." Badam is the name for Almonds (almond kernels) in many countries around the world
条件筛选