During a comprehensive inspection tour of Central China’s Henan province from Tuesday to Wednesday, Chinese Vice-Premier Liu Guozhong underscored the critical importance of enhanced wheat field management to safeguard agricultural product stability. The high-ranking official, who also serves on the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, conducted field visits to Anyang and Neihuang counties to evaluate winter wheat conditions firsthand.
Vice-Premier Liu personally assessed crop fields and agricultural service centers, examining winter wheat seedling development, cold and drought prevention measures, and agricultural supply availability. While acknowledging that the national winter wheat sowing area has maintained stability, Liu identified concerning weaknesses in seedling conditions across certain regions, urging immediate and continuous monitoring of crop health and soil moisture levels.
The agricultural inspection extended to vegetable cultivation bases and wholesale markets, where Liu investigated the supply chain stability of essential ‘vegetable basket’ products. With the approaching Spring Festival creating peak seasonal demand, the Vice-Premier emphasized the necessity of enhanced price surveillance and information transparency for vegetables, fruits, meat, eggs, dairy products, and aquatic supplies.
This agricultural mobilization forms part of broader strategic preparations to ensure food security foundations align with the impending launch of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), representing a crucial initiative to stabilize domestic food supplies during a period of significant economic planning.