Summer grain production exceeded 300 billion catties for the first time! The operation of agriculture and rural economy is stable and improving.

The State Council Information Office held a press conference today, and officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs stated that the agricultural and rural economy maintained a stable and positive momentum in the first half of this year, providing strong support for the overall stability and new development of the national economy. Summer grain production saw a bumper harvest. Despite challenges such as late planting and multiple rounds of rain during the harvest period, the output reached 301.49 billion kilograms, surpassing 300 billion kilograms for the first time and achieving an initial victory in grain production for the year. Summer oilseed crops also had a good harvest. The area planted with autumn grains is expected to slightly increase, with overall normal growth of field crops, laying a good foundation for a bumper harvest of grain for the whole year.