Idle farmland is better than growing non-food crops
Concerns behind the strict control of arable land.
In recent years, a major measure of "non-grain conversion" of farmland in China has been highly valued. According to the Circular, the use of arable land is limited to food production, and the development of cash crops and fish farming are not allowed. This is to ensure the production of food and edible oil in our country and ensure our food production capacity. However, the system has also generated many problems and controversies. Quite a number of citizens have reported that some cultivated land that is short of water and difficult to transport was originally planned to plant some cash crops in the coming year, such as watermelon and banyan root, so as not to be wasted, but now it has been banned. As a result, the fields are barren and weeds grow.
In recent years, in order to cope with the huge pressure on food safety, China has carried out the governance of "non-food", but it is also necessary to pay attention to specific operations in the implementation to prevent "one size fits all". Because the soil condition in the countryside is not good and relatively scattered, a lot of arable land is now abandoned, and because of the climatic conditions, some fields can no longer grow rice, so the yield of corn is very low, and because the cost is too low, many people have no way to get what they want, so they don't want to farm anymore.
Some farmers have planted cash crops such as banyan root, monk fruit, passion fruit, watermelon and pumpkin on their farmland, which not only has high profits, but also prevents abandonment. However, now that the state has introduced a new policy, they have no choice but to give up. However, it is not easy to get back into farming, and within two years the land will be covered with weeds and woods.
In this regard, we hope that the local ** departments can be in the spirit of seeking truth from facts, according to the specific situation of the demonstration area and the specific situation of farmers, moderately relax the constraints, and give priority to the cultivated land suitable for planting rice while ensuring that the cultivated land is not abandoned, and the water-scarce areas can be planted with perennial cash crops, but not Camellia oleifera and fruit trees. In addition, there should also be a certain amount of subsidies for grain to stimulate farmers' enthusiasm for production. If grain can be more profitable, why are farmers willing to switch to other crops or even abandon their fields?
Problems caused by the conversion of agricultural land to non-food grains.
1. Farmers' livelihood difficulties.
The implementation of non-grain conversion of farmland has had a heavy impact on some peasant households. Originally, I wanted to grow more crops and make more money, but it was abandoned. This is especially true on arable land where water is scarce and difficult to transport, as farmers will not be able to extract some economic benefits from the land. But even so, they do not dare to guarantee a good harvest of their grain, because there is great uncertainty in the weather and the market**.
2. The land utilization rate is not high.
Under the constraints of the "non-grain" system, some cultivated land has been idle for a long time, and the land use efficiency is not high. Such cultivated land could have increased its added value and output through the development of cash crops, thereby driving the development of the rural economy. But at present, farmers have abandoned it, causing a lot of resource and ecological damage.
3. Limited rural development.
The development of rural economy is of great significance to promoting the overall development of rural areas and promoting the growth of peasant incomes. However, due to the implementation of the "non-grain" system, the development of peasant households has been restricted by developing cash crops to increase their income. In such an environment, the enthusiasm and creativity of rural households will be suppressed, and the momentum of rural development will be weakened.
Reflections and suggestions on existing problems.
1. Treat differently according to local conditions.
To implement the "non-grain" policy, it is necessary to implement differentiated planning and management in light of the specific conditions of specific regions and regions. Under the condition that conditions permit, in order to ensure the food of our country, rice should be given priority. In conditions of water scarcity, cash crops adapted to local climatic conditions can be used. Under the premise of ensuring the safety of cultivated land, farmers can make better use of cultivated land and obtain economic benefits.
2. Strengthen policy support.
In the process of implementing the conversion of farmland to non-grain land, the state must strengthen support for peasant households. For example, in terms of grain subsidies, technical support, marketing, etc., we should increase the enthusiasm and income of peasant households for growing grain. Only if farmers are made aware of the benefits of growing food, they will be willing to grow other crops or give up planting altogether.
3. The significance of technical support.
In the process of agricultural industrialization, scientific and technological support plays an extremely important role. In the cultivation of rice and cash crops, as well as in land improvement and water conservancy construction, peasant households should receive technical guidance. With the support of science and technology, farmers can better solve various difficulties caused by crop growth and increase food production and income.
The implementation of the "non-grain" system is of great significance to ensuring China's basic cultivated land and ensuring China's food security. However, in the process of implementation, it is accompanied by a series of problems and controversies. In order to deal with the above problems, it is necessary to flexibly handle the relationship between cultivated land protection and farmers' rights and interests according to the actual situation. On this basis, we should also strengthen the policy and scientific and technological support of agricultural production to improve the enthusiasm and income of farmers for growing grain. I believe that it is important to protect the arable land and ensure food safety. At the same time, however, the state should also take into account the interests and perceptions of peasant households.