Hey Asia fam! 🌾 October 16 is World Food Day, and this week the Chinese mainland is celebrating National Grain Security Publicity Week. Want to know what’s cooking? Over 60% of the autumn grain is already in the bag, including nearly 70% of middle-season rice, 55% of corn and about 80% of soybeans. 🥳
Since kicking off the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), the Chinese mainland has doubled down on farmland protection and agri-tech innovation. The result? Grain supplies have soared to 500kg per person—well above the 400kg international food security line. That means staple foods are stable, and self-sufficiency goals are on track. 🚜💡
Year after year, annual grain output has topped 650 million tonnes, jumping to over 700 million tonnes in 2024. From the black soil of the northeast to the fertile Yangtze plains, over 100 million hectares of high-standard farmland and 75% mechanization are powering this growth. And with 96% seed coverage for major crops, modern tech is changing the game. 🔬🌱
But it’s not just numbers—real lives are transforming too. By 2024, rural residents are hitting an average of 23,119 yuan in per capita disposable income, up nearly 8% yearly. Improved roads (over 4.64 million km!) and new channels like e-commerce and livestreaming are bringing markets and tourists right to village doorsteps. 🛣️📱
Bottom line? This World Food Day, the Chinese mainland’s food security wins aren’t just about big harvests—they’re about boosting rural economies, embracing green tech and ensuring every grain counts. 🌍✨
Reference(s):
China marks World Food Day with strong gains in food security
cgtn.com
