The key priorities for the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs in 2022 have been clearly defined.

The Party Leadership Group of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs convened an expanded study and exchange session of its theoretical study center group, emphasizing that…

Thoroughly study and implement the spirit of the Sixth Plenary Session of the 19th CPC Central Committee.

Pioneer and innovate, work in earnest and deliver tangible results, and do a good job in “agriculture, rural areas, and farmers” work in the new era.

　　On November 25–26, Tang Renjian, Director of the Central Rural Work Office and Party Secretary and Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, chaired an expanded study-and-exchange session of the Ministry’s Party Leadership Group Theoretical Study Center, as well as a briefing on the spirit of the Sixth Plenary Session of the 19th CPC Central Committee. The meeting emphasized that studying and implementing the spirit of the Sixth Plenary Session must be regarded as a major political task for the present and the period ahead; it is essential to deeply understand and grasp the essence and core principles of the session’s spirit, strengthen ideological, political, and practical awareness in carrying out “agriculture, rural areas, and farmers” work in the new era, and systematically plan and steadily advance next year’s agricultural and rural work. All efforts should be made to study the spirit thoroughly and faithfully, align it with actual conditions to formulate sound plans, and ensure its effective implementation, thereby achieving outstanding results in welcoming the successful convening of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.
　　The meeting concluded that the Sixth Plenary Session of the 19th CPC Central Committee, centered on the overarching theme of the Party’s major achievements and historical experience over the past century, has clearly addressed the fundamental question of why the Communist Party of China was able to succeed in the past and how it can continue to succeed in the future. It possesses profound historical insight, strong ideological guidance, powerful political mobilization, and a compelling sense of the times. We must thoroughly study and grasp the core principles and practical requirements of the Sixth Plenary Session, deeply understand the decisive significance of the “two establishments” for the development of the Party and the country in the new era and for advancing the historic process of national rejuvenation, and remain steadfastly loyal to, supportive of, safeguarding, and defending the core. We must also gain a deep understanding of the theoretical innovations embodied in the “three great leaps,” comprehensively and systematically study and apply Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, and further deepen our study, comprehension, and effective application of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important expositions on “agriculture, rural areas, and farmers” work. Moreover, we should fully appreciate the major achievements of the “four historical periods,” recognize the strategic position and historic mission of agriculture, rural areas, and farmers within the context of the “two overarching situations,” and accurately define their historical positioning in the new era. Finally, we must deeply comprehend the invaluable experience encapsulated in the “ten persistent principles,” which serve as the fundamental guidelines for comprehensively promoting rural revitalization and accelerating the modernization of agriculture and rural areas, drawing lessons from history to ensure that the course of agricultural and rural development remains steady and on track.
　　The meeting noted that next year will mark the convening of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, serve as a pivotal year for carrying forward the 14th Five-Year Plan, and be a critical year for the full-scale implementation of rural revitalization, making agricultural and rural work of particular significance. It is essential to earnestly implement the spirit of the Sixth Plenary Session of the 19th CPC Central Committee, thoroughly assess the difficulties, problems, risks, and challenges ahead, and systematically plan next year’s agricultural and rural work. Adhering to the overarching principle of seeking progress while maintaining stability, we must focus on the strategic positioning of “ensuring supply and safeguarding security, revitalizing agriculture and smoothing circulation,” and prioritize key tasks in the areas of “supply assurance, connectivity, fishing bans, infrastructure development, critical bottlenecks, and reform.” We must firmly uphold the two bottom lines—guaranteeing national food security and preventing large-scale relapse into poverty—while advancing steady increases in grain‑production acreage and yields, strengthening the foundations of industrial development to boost efficiency, ensuring steady progress in rural construction to improve quality, and sustaining momentum in farmers’ income growth to build long-term resilience, thereby delivering solid and effective results across all fronts.
　　The meeting emphasized the need to do everything possible to stabilize grain production, expedite the issuance of supporting assessment measures for the Party‑government joint responsibility system on food security, improve mechanisms to safeguard farmers’ incomes from grain cultivation, strengthen guidance and services, vigorously implement disaster prevention and mitigation efforts, and ensure the timely sowing of late‑planted crops. Wheat Key measures such as strengthening weaker areas and turning them into strong ones will be vigorously implemented to secure a bumper harvest of summer grain next year and a bountiful grain yield for the entire year, with concerted efforts being made to ensure… Soybean and oilseed production. We will strengthen the “vegetable basket” mayoral responsibility system and adopt multiple measures to ensure stable supplies of vegetables, live pigs, and other key “vegetable basket” products. We will make solid progress on the five major initiatives to revitalize the seed industry, complete the task of building 100 million mu of high-standard farmland, and effectively protect and utilize black soils while promoting the comprehensive utilization of saline-alkali lands, accelerating… Agricultural machinery Strengthen weak links in infrastructure and enhance overall agricultural productivity. Continuously consolidate and expand the achievements of poverty alleviation, ensuring full coverage of monitoring for households at risk of falling back into or slipping into poverty, as well as those facing sudden severe hardships. Steadily advance green development in agriculture and rural areas, and continue to implement the Yangtze River’s “ten-year fishing ban.” Fertilizer Pesticide Key priorities include reducing inputs while enhancing efficiency and promoting the resource‑based utilization of livestock and poultry manure. With a focus on expanding agriculture’s multifunctional roles and unlocking the diverse values of rural areas, we will strengthen and elevate distinctive rural industries. We will coordinate and implement rural development initiatives, advancing, in a tailored and phased manner, the rural toilet revolution, improvements to the rural living environment, and the building of rural infrastructure and public service systems. We will earnestly reinforce and refine rural governance, accelerate the replication of proven approaches such as checklist‑based management, points‑based systems, and digital governance, and bolster exemplary leadership and pilot projects. Furthermore, we will deepen rural reform in the new stage by conducting comprehensive planning and top‑level design, and by focusing precisely on key areas of reform.
　　The meeting emphasized that studying and implementing the spirit of the Sixth Plenary Session of the 19th CPC Central Committee requires a commitment to applying what is learned, fostering a pioneering and innovative spirit and a strong drive for pragmatic action, and comprehensively enhancing the quality and efficiency of our work. In planning, we must think further ahead and delve more deeply, strengthening the formulation of agricultural and rural policies with a focus on practicality and effectiveness, and ensuring concrete measures, platforms, mechanisms, and vehicles for implementation. In execution, we must maintain tight oversight and ensure solid results, boosting our initiative and the effectiveness of implementation, and acting swiftly and decisively in response to emerging trends. In achieving outcomes, we must set high standards and deliver tangible, substantive results, upholding a rigorous, meticulous, and pragmatic approach to complete all tasks to the highest quality.
　　Members of the Party Leadership Group’s Theoretical Study Center Group engaged in exchanges and shared their views. Officials from the Central Guidance Group No. 22 for Party History Study and Education, as well as representatives from the CPC Central Committee and State Organs Work Committee, attended the meeting to provide guidance. Also present were responsible officials from the Discipline Inspection and Supervision Group of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission stationed at the Ministry, and from the Agricultural and Water Conservancy Audit Bureau of the National Audit Office. In addition, leading officials from the Secretariat of the Central Rural Work Leading Group, various departments and bureaus within the Ministry, and directly affiliated units based in Beijing participated in the meeting.

Source: News Office of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Author: News Office of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs