Wheat prices continue to be the first, corn is falling again, farmers' yield loss per mu and countermeasures!
Wheat continues, and farmers lose money planting one hectare of wheat.
Recently, there has been a sustained trend in wheat on the world market, which is a heavy burden for most farmers. The gap between the costs and benefits of growing an acre of wheat for farmers is widening, leading to growing losses. The cost of growing wheat includes many aspects such as seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, irrigation, and labor. These costs vary depending on geographical location, climatic conditions, and level of agricultural technology. For example, in some of China's major wheat-producing regions, the average cost of growing one acre of wheat is between 1,000 and 1,500 yuan. As a result of the persistence, the farmers' income is not enough to cover the cost of planting, leaving them in a difficult situation.
With the sharp decline in the market, farmers' incomes cannot maintain the cost of planting, resulting in huge loss pressure on farmers. For example, if the planting cost of one hectare of wheat is 1,200 yuan, the current market purchase price is 1 yuan per catty, and the average yield of one hectare of wheat is about 800 catties, then the farmer can only get 800 yuan from the market and lose 400 yuan. This loss has not only severely hit the economic situation of farmers, but also affected their quality of life and enthusiasm for planting.
Corn **again**, farmers grow one hectare of corn at a loss.
In addition to wheat, corn has also seen a downward trend recently. Since corn requires more fertilizer and water, its cultivation cost may be slightly higher than that of wheat. This makes it even more serious for farmers to lose money on planting one hectare of corn.
Like wheat, the cost of growing one hectare of corn for farmers includes several aspects such as seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, irrigation, and labor. Depending on the geographical location, climatic conditions, and level of agricultural technology, the cost of growing one hectare of corn is between 1,000 and 1,500 yuan. However, due to the market, farmers often do not get effectively compensated for their planting costs.
Assuming that the cost of planting one hectare of corn is 1,300 yuan, the current market purchase** is 1. per catty2 yuan, the average yield of one hectare of corn is about 900 catties, then farmers can only get 1080 yuan from the market, and the loss is as high as 220 yuan. Although this loss is less than that of wheat, it has a great negative impact on the economic situation of farmers.
Survival strategies for farmers.
In the face of unstable food**, farmers can adopt some coping strategies to reduce losses. Here are some common strategies:
Increased agricultural productivity: Farmers can reduce the cost of production per unit area through the use of improved seeds, advanced planting techniques, and effective resource management. The use of scientific farming techniques, rational fertilization, adequate irrigation and pest control measures can improve crop yields, reduce costs, and thus reduce the risk of loss.
Crop diversification: Farmers should not only grow crops with high fluctuations, such as wheat and corn, but also choose other crops that are stable to market demand. For example, vegetables, fruits, and oil crops** are relatively stable and less risky, reducing losses for farmers.
Participate in agricultural insurance programs: Farmers can diversify their risks and protect themselves from fluctuations and natural disasters by participating in agricultural insurance programs. Agricultural insurance can help farmers get compensated in the event of crop yield reductions, natural disasters and markets, and reduce the risk of loss.
Relying on supportive policies: When the market fluctuates sharply, farmers' losses can be mitigated through measures such as subsidies and minimum purchase price protection. Farmers can actively understand and take advantage of the support policies, such as applying for direct subsidies, enjoying low-interest loans and other preferential policies to reduce losses.
Rear segment. In the context of the current frequent fluctuations in the world market, farmers are facing great challenges. Wheat continues to decline, corn declines further, and farmers struggle to pay the cost of planting, resulting in mounting losses. Farmers can reduce the risk of loss and improve their resilience by increasing agricultural productivity, diversifying crop mix, participating in agricultural insurance programs, and relying on supportive policies. At the same time, it is also necessary to increase support, formulate relevant policies to help farmers cope with market fluctuations, provide more financial and technical support, and promote the sustainable development of farmers.