China outlines measures to boost yields of grain and oil crops

China aims to promote the increase in large-scale yields of grain and oil crops per unit, with specific measures outlined at an agriculture working conference held by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs in Suihua, Heilongjiang province, said an online statement on Tuesday.

The conference stressed the importance of implementing measures to achieve yield improvements, with a focus on the integration of good fields, quality seeds, efficient machinery and effective methods.

Local authorities are urged to deepen the restoration and management of farmland ditches and channels, and to promote the adoption of efficient water-saving irrigation systems.

It is also encouraged to adopt high-yielding, stable and stress-resistant crop varieties to expand seed coverage, as well as use high-performance planting machinery and efficient, low-loss harvesting equipment to enhance equipment compatibility. In addition, key technologies such as precise control of corn planting density, large-ridge and densely planting of soybeans, and side-deep fertilization of rice should be promoted, according to the statement.

The conference underscored the significance of scientific support from experts and agricultural technicians, as well as the application of research outcomes to boost yields. It also warned about the potential challenges posed by the recent spring and summer planting seasons and flood season in ensuring production output.