Drought-resistant seeds to help growers

The Ministry of Science and Technology has listed 20 types of drought-resistant wheat seeds to help farmers combat the worst dry spell in large parts of the country since 1951.

Though the seeds have been available in local markets, many farmers still do not know about them, Wang Xueqin, chief of the ministry's agriculture department, told China Daily yesterday.

That is why the ministry has decided not only to promote the seeds, but also provide technological help to farmers who buy them, he said.