Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Han Changfu

　　food security

　　"The grain has been harvested year after year, the stocks are abundant, the rations are absolutely safe, and the rice bowl is in your hand." On the 22nd, at the first "Ministerial Channel" of the National People’s Congress this year, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Han Changfu gave a "reassurance" on the issue of food security, and answered questions from reporters on social hot topics such as the situation of grain production, the production and supply of live pigs, and the development of poverty alleviation industries.

　　The grain has been harvested year after year, and the stocks are abundant. The rations are absolutely safe.

　　Regarding whether there will be a food crisis in China, Han Changfu gave a clear answer that there will be no food crisis in China. He said that "the grain has been harvested year after year, the stocks are abundant, the rations are absolutely safe, and the rice bowl is in the hand."

　　Han Changfu said that our country has had a bumper harvest of grain for more than ten years in a row, and it has remained above 1.3 trillion Jin for five consecutive years. Now the per capita grain possession in the country is far higher than the food safety standard line issued by the FAO. Two major rations — — The self-sufficiency rate of rice and wheat is 100%, and the output stored for more than one year is enough for the people of the whole country to eat for one year.

　　Judging from the current production scheduling, the overall situation of agricultural production is still very good. Spring sowing has been completed by 90%, and the area is stable and has increased. It is expected to be above 910 million mu, and it is basically planted in the high-yield period. Early rice increased by 4.7 million mu this year, reaching a total of 71 million mu, achieving a recovery growth. In particular, the growth of summer grain wheat is better than normal this year. Whether it is the number of ears per mu, the number of grains per ear or the expected 1000-grain weight, it is generally good, so it can be said that a bumper harvest is in sight.

　　Han Changfu said that in the next step, we should pay special attention to the following links: First, we should strengthen disaster prevention and mitigation, and prevent major pests and meteorological disasters such as meadow moth. Second, do a good job in policy implementation, including raising the minimum purchase price of rice and purchasing it in time to protect farmers’ enthusiasm for growing grain. Third, it is necessary to put grain storage on the ground and grain storage technology into practice. This year, we will complete the construction of 80 million mu of high-standard farmland. In short, this year’s grain production will not be relaxed, and we must make every effort to ensure that the grain output is stable at 1.3 trillion Jin.

　　Pig production is expected to return to the perennial level this year.

　　The price of meat will not rise again.

　　With regard to the pork price that people are most concerned about, Han Changfu said that the wholesale market has dropped slightly for 13 consecutive weeks, down by 23% compared with the peak, and the price per kilogram has generally dropped by 12 yuan.

　　Regarding the production and supply of live pigs, Han Changfu said that the current recovery momentum of live pig production is good, and the realization of this year’s live pig production target can be expected. On the market side, due to the relatively good market conditions and the high enthusiasm of market participants, the investment in pig raising is increasing, many new pig farms are built, and the momentum is still very good. According to this trend, it is still very promising to achieve the goal of pig production recovery this year, that is, to basically return to the normal level. With the recovery of pig production, the price of pork in the market outlook will not rise sharply again.

　　Han Changfu said that if we persist, the situation of pig production and supply will definitely improve significantly. In addition, the current production situation of cattle, sheep and poultry is also very good. Through hard work, we will ensure that there is no shortage of meat in the bowls of ordinary people.

　　Appeal to all sectors of society

　　Buy more agricultural products from poor areas.

　　Han Changfu said that in recent years, industrial poverty alleviation has become the measure with the widest coverage and the largest number of poor people. According to statistics, 832 poverty-stricken counties in China basically have leading industries, and poor villages with conditions have established characteristic industrial bases. Now there are more than 100,000 such industrial bases in China. About two-thirds of the people out of poverty are lifted out of poverty by going out to work and developing industries to increase their income.

　　Han Changfu believes that this year is the year of decisive battle against poverty, and industrial poverty alleviation should continue to contribute, and after poverty alleviation, industrial development in poverty-stricken areas cannot be interrupted.

　　"To make agricultural products in poverty-stricken areas really go out of the village and enter the city, not only can they be sold, but they must also be sold at a good price." Han Changfu said that this is the next step to be solved. It is necessary to connect wholesale markets, e-commerce platforms and leading enterprises with poor areas. Through industrial development, driving poor farmers to increase their income can not only increase their income at present, but also increase their income for a long time; Not only can we get rid of poverty, but we can also get rich.

　　Han Changfu also called on all sectors of society to buy more agricultural products from poverty-stricken areas and love consumption.