Key facts
- China aims to increase grain production capacity by over 50 million tonnes by 2030.
- The country plans to reach a total grain growing area of approximately 117 million hectares by 2030.
- The target grain yield per mu is set at 420 kilograms for 2030.
- Corn and soybeans are identified as key crops for increasing output.
- The initiative includes strengthening farmland protection and improving seed industry technology.
China has launched a new campaign to significantly increase its grain output, aiming to boost production capacity by over 50 million tonnes by 2030, as part of its efforts to ensure food security. The plan, detailed by the State Council, targets a total grain growing area of approximately 117 million hectares and a yield of 420 kilograms per mu by the deadline.
While China has achieved grain harvests exceeding 650 million tonnes for nine consecutive years, officials note that the supply and demand situation remains a "tight balance" with potential for future expansion of the gap. The initiative prioritizes increasing output of corn and soybeans, which are expected to be major contributors to the growth, while focusing on improving the quality and structure of rice and wheat production. Other grains and beans will be promoted based on local conditions.
Key projects, including water conservation, high-standard farmland construction, and revitalization of the seed industry, will be implemented across 720 critical grain-producing counties. The plan also aims to raise the overall grain production capacity to around 725 million metric tons by 2030. Experts highlight that increasing grain production capacity is crucial for ensuring a sufficient supply of high-quality food and stabilizing prices of other commodities. The plan specifically addresses the need for higher quality rice and wheat, and a significant expansion of soybean output to reduce import dependency and meet growing demand for feed grains.