Wild weather a concern for crop output

BEIJING - The central government is increasingly concerned over possible negative impacts to the country's agricultural output caused by the unusual climate, researchers said.

A conference analyzing meteorological conditions in May and the potential negative impact on spring plowing in the country was held by the Ministry of Agriculture and China Meteorological Administration at the end of last month.

Temperatures in major grain production regions will rise very quickly the first 10 days of this month, bringing a golden period for plowing, according to the ministry.