Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, March 5th, after the continuous “eight-fold increase” in grain output, faced with the complex situation of downward pressure on economic growth and increasing pressure on prices, it is still the current government’s priority to do a good job of “three rural issues” this year. The weight. Following last year's central government "three rural" invested more than 1 trillion yuan for the first time, this year's government work report presented in 2012, the central government spent "three rural" will allocate 1.2287 trillion yuan, an increase of 186.8 billion yuan over the previous year.

Many deputies said that the central government's investment in agriculture, rural areas and farmers has reached new heights, indicating that the country has long attached great importance to the issue of agriculture, rural areas and farmers and laid a more solid foundation and guarantee for a better solution to the issue of agriculture, rural areas and farmers. Through these and other figures, what are the new benefits for the billions of farmers brought about by the growing investment in agriculture, rural areas and farmers?

Increase subsidies for farmers to encourage farmers to increase income

The budget report proposes to increase the scale of subsidies for grain farmers this year and improve the subsidy system. We will improve the subsidy policies for improved varieties of agricultural crops, increase the scale of comprehensive subsidy for agricultural resources, purchase subsidies for agricultural machinery, expand the subsidy areas and varieties of agricultural insurance premiums, increase subsidies for afforestation, improve the collection and storage system of major agricultural products such as grain and cotton, and steadily increase the minimum acquisition of wheat and rice. price.

According to the budgetary arrangements, this year the central government has allocated 162.8 billion yuan in direct subsidies to farmers, comprehensive subsidies for agricultural resources, subsidies for improved seeds, and subsidies for the purchase of agricultural machinery.

Many deputies said that in recent years, the national policy of strengthening agriculture and benefiting farmers has been continuously increasing. The central government's investment in agriculture, rural areas and farmers has continued to increase, which has mobilized the enthusiasm of farmers for production, promoted stable development of grain production and farmers' income. Steadily improved. “This year, the minimum purchase price of wheat has increased by 7 to 9 yuan per 50 kilograms compared with last year, and the minimum purchase price for rice has increased by 12 to 18 yuan per 50 kilograms. The state continues to provide grain subsidies, and our farmers’ days are getting more and more prosperous.” Mao Fengmei, deputy to the National People's Congress of Dalishu Village in Fengshan District, said.

“At the two sessions in 2009, I brought a spike of corn and called for raising grain prices to protect farmers’ enthusiasm for growing grain. At the two sessions last year, I brought specialty silkworm cocoons and clams and called for the development of silk quilts and the garment industry to relocate rural surplus laborers.” Mao Fengmei said that this year, he has brought in eight "three rural" proposals, hoping to promote the introduction of relevant policies, so that farmers can get more benefits and strengthen their confidence.

Over 400 billion yuan to support agricultural production technology and water conservancy

According to the budget report, this year the central government will use 472.42 billion yuan (excluding the "four subsidies" of 162.8 billion yuan, reserve expenses and interest expenses of 62.05 billion yuan) to support agricultural production and strive to increase the overall agricultural production capacity.

Doing a good job in agricultural science and technology is the fundamental way out for modern agriculture, and it is also the highlight of this year's Central Document No. 1 "bright spot." The budget report proposes that 10.1 billion yuan of funds will be allocated this year to increase investment in agricultural science and technology, an increase of 53% year-on-year, aimed at improving the conditions for agricultural science and technology innovation, supporting the development of modern seed industry and the promotion of grassroots agricultural technology promotion systems, and promoting the transformation and technology of agricultural science and technology achievements. Promotion.

“This decision of the country has made scientists and scientists very excited and will contribute to the transformation and promotion of agricultural scientific and technological achievements, and will increase the power for farmers to increase production and income,” said Lin Erda, member of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and director of the Center for Agricultural and Climate Change Research of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. .

After the "eight-plus-year increase" in grain, China's agricultural risks remain large, and climatic conditions are considered "the biggest unknown." Lin Erda believes that drought and flood, high temperature and low temperature, and pests and diseases caused by climate change have a great impact on food production. In addition, investment in the development of township enterprises and chemicals such as pesticides has increased, which has increased the pollution of agricultural land.

“In these areas, agricultural science and technology are promising.” Lin Erda suggested that new varieties should be researched and developed in the future to adapt the crops to climate conditions such as warm winters, late springs, and northern droughts to ensure production; and to promote water conservation and energy reduction in key aspects of agricultural production. New technologies are consumed; R&D techniques to improve the efficiency of fertilization are used to reduce agricultural land pollution; exploration and conservation techniques are explored to reduce waste in the process of grain collection, storage, and processing, so that “harvest” can be truly “harvest”.

There is no income in the water. Increasing the investment in agricultural infrastructure is the key to enhancing comprehensive agricultural production capacity. At present, the effective irrigated area in China is less than 50% of the country's arable land. There are serious problems such as aging and disrepair of farmland irrigation and drainage facilities, water-saving irrigation development, and water development in hilly areas and pastoral areas lags behind.

In response, the budget report proposes that the expenditure on agriculture and rural infrastructure construction in this year will be 165.446 billion yuan, vigorously promote the construction of small-scale irrigation and water conservancy key counties, appropriately raise construction standards and subsidies, strengthen the management of small and medium-sized rivers, and remove the dangers of small and dangerous reservoirs. Mountain torrent geological disaster prevention and control.

More Than 500 Billion Yuan Supporting Rural Social Causes to Accelerate Rural Comprehensive Reform

Strengthening rural infrastructure and public services in ensuring and improving people's livelihood has always been the focus of the "three rural" work. This year's government work report put forward a series of measures that benefit the people's livelihood in rural areas, vigorously improve rural production and living conditions, and strive to build a beautiful home for farmers.

According to the budget report, this year's central government budget will spend 531.99 billion yuan to promote the development of social services such as education and health in rural areas.

It is worth noting that this year the Central Government has also increased the input for comprehensive poverty alleviation, and the financial special fund for poverty alleviation has been 37.286 billion yuan, an increase of 18.7%. We will deepen the promotion of village-level public welfare undertakings and discuss financial compensation, improve the village-level public service support mechanism, and provide subsidies of 24.8 billion yuan.

Reform is the driving force for development. The previous executive meeting of the State Council pointed out that at present and for some time to come, it is necessary to deepen the reform of land, household registration, and public services, rationalize the relationship between urban and rural areas, and promote the coordinated development of industrialization, urbanization, and agricultural modernization. We will promote the registration and certification of rural collective land ownership rights and expand the registration of rural land contractual management rights. Formulate rural collective land acquisition regulations.

“The rural infrastructure construction has been improving year after year. There are still many problems to solve in the social undertakings such as medical care and education.” Jin Zhuhua, deputy to the National People’s Congress and president of Liszhai Korean Primary School in Fushun, said that he hopes the country’s social undertakings in rural areas The input can really be implemented well, and the "tens of millions of peasants" will be given a "concentrated pill."