The Ministry of Agriculture says total grain output is expected to reach an all-time high this year, barring any major natural disasters.
2008 is set to be the fifth straight year of increase since the start of reform and opening-up in the country. This will lay a solid foundation for steady, and rapid economic development, as well as head off excessive price rises.
China has adopted a series of incentives to encourage farmers to push up grain production.
While agricultural departments have also promoted scientific measures and moved quickly to minimize losses caused by a series of natural disasters, and instability in the global economy.
(CCTV September 22, 2008)
