Ministry helps ensure fair prices for bumper crops

Several ministry-level departments, including those responsible for transport, agriculture, civil affairs and healthcare security, have responded recently to issues of public concern.

Grain production to top 650 million tons this year

China's output of grain for this year is expected to see an increase in production, with the total volume to exceed 650 million metric tons, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.

Liu Lihua, an official with the ministry, said at a news conference that the bumper grain harvest was the result of improvements in planting, more environmentally friendly production methods and improvements in development quality.

Wei Baigang, director of the ministry's development and planning department, said that the ministry will make efforts to ensure farmers can reap every single grain.

The ministry will also coordinate with related authorities to implement a policy on the floor price for wheat and rice to guarantee benefits for grain growers, Wei said.

He said China had published the floor price for wheat for next year, and set it at 112 yuan ($15) per 50 kilograms, which is about the same level as the previous year. Wei said this had sent a positive signal on stable grain prices.