China Aims to Boost Grain Capacity Under New Food Security Push
- Authorities will target capacity expansion of 50 million tons
- Output above 650 millions tons is vital to stable prices: NDRC
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China will push to increase grain production capacity by 50 million tons under the nation’s drive to bolster food security and meet rising demand.
Keeping grain output above 650 million tons is crucial to ensure adequate supply and maintain stable prices, the National Development and Reform Commission — the top economic planner — said in a report to the annual parliamentary gathering in Beijing on Sunday.