Two Sessions Briefing | Tang Renjian: This year, priority will be given to stabilizing acreage, boosting per-unit yields, improving services, and strengthening policies.

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2024-03-05

On the morning of March 5, following the opening session of the Second Meeting of the 14th National People’s Congress, the first “Ministerial Passage” press conference was held, inviting the principal heads of relevant State Council ministries and commissions attending the meeting as non-voting participants to take part in interviews.

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Tang Renjian stated that this year, priority will be given to stabilizing sown area, increasing per-unit yield, improving services, and strengthening policies, while consistently prioritizing disaster prevention and mitigation in agriculture.

Reporter: Xinhua News Agency Two Sessions On-site Reporting Team

Editor: Gao Ying

Source: Xinhua News Agency

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