New-type cooperative demonstration projects for comprehensive agricultural development receive 590 million yuan in funding support

According to a report by China National Radio's Economy Voice, the Ministry of Finance issued an announcement yesterday: this year the central government will arrange 590 million yuan in funding to support new-type cooperative demonstration projects for comprehensive agricultural development, of which 43.92 million yuan will be used for the construction of agricultural and sideline product circulation facility projects, with plans to build new, renovate and expand 50 agricultural and sideline product circulation facilities.

These projects specifically involve 48 counties, districts, cities and banners in 25 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps. The main construction content includes: agricultural and sideline product market information platform facilities, trading venues, warehousing, fresh-keeping and cold storage facilities, as well as product inspection, testing and safety monitoring facilities, sanitation and epidemic prevention and animal and plant quarantine facilities, and supporting waste treatment facilities, etc.