Encourages the construction of agricultural infrastructure, advances agricultural science, technology, and equipment, and fosters the development of rural industries
On 13 Feb, China unveiled its “No. 1 central document” for 2023, outlining nine tasks in comprehensively promoting rural vitalization. Since 2004, China has prioritized agriculture and rural development for 20 consecutive years.
The document called for enhanced efforts to stabilize production and ensure supply of grain and important agricultural products, to boost the construction of agricultural infrastructure, to strengthen support for agricultural science, technology and equipment, to consolidate and expand the achievements of poverty alleviation, and to promote the high-quality development of rural industries.
Further, it emphasized strengthening policy guarantees, improving structural and institutional innovation, and expanding channels for farmers to increase their incomes and secure wealth.
