Chief Economist of the Ministry of Agriculture: Seeds are the Root of Planting Industry

People's Daily Online, Beijing, February 23th, today, Yang Shaopin, chief economist of the Ministry of Agriculture, said in a media interview that the seeds are the root of planting. The Party Central Committee, the State Council, and party committees and governments at all levels and related parties have attached great importance to the issue of seeds.

Yang Shaopin introduced several measures implemented by the state in strengthening the management of the seed market: First, improve the research and development capabilities of fine varieties and improve the scientific and technological support capabilities of fine varieties. Nowadays, some academies and enterprises have done a lot of work. These years, the varieties of agricultural products (11.77, 0.04, 0.34%) have been updated quickly, which is the result of the rapid improvement of these research capabilities.

The second is to strengthen market supervision and resolutely crack down on behaviors that disrupt the seed market. Including special inspections and remediation organized every year.

The third is to strengthen the science and technology promotion of fine varieties. The agricultural science and technology personnel should teach the farmers good varieties and provide good varieties, and guide the farmers to use the fine varieties.