Grain prices**, farmers suffer losses, what is going on with this year's grain prices?
The reasons for the decline in grain ** and the impact on farmers.
Recently, the plight faced by farmers has attracted widespread attention. From corn, soybeans, and peanuts to vegetables and aquatic products, the ** of almost all major agricultural products continues**, making farmers feel"Chills"。This year's situation is particularly serious, and one has to ask, what has gone wrong with agriculture this year?
It can be said that the balance between supply and demand is an important factor in the decline of food **. If there is more supply than demand, **will**. However, is there really a shortage of domestic agricultural products? To answer this question, we need to analyze this year's food import data.
According to data released by customs, as of November, China imported a total of 15.1 billion tonnes, up 20% year-on-year. And it is highly likely that the annual cereal import volume will exceed the 1. recorded in 2021An all-time record of 600 million tons. The huge volume of imports makes people sigh: Brazilian farmers are happy, American farmers are winning, and Chinese farmers are crying!
The impact of large grain imports on the domestic market cannot be ignored. In particular, some varieties, such as wheat, corn, soybeans, etc., have seen a large influx of imported grain lead to further domestic imports. For example, from the end of November to the beginning of December, corn was significantly stronger"The auction reserve price of imported corn was lowered by 50-100 yuan"The news is the main reason for ***.
In addition to the impact of imported grains, the adjustment of auctions and purchases from national reserves is also one of the reasons for grain ***. In the past, during the farmer's sales season, in order to prevent grain ***, the state reserve auction was basically not held. But now, whether it is the peak sales season or not, the national grain reserves have to be auctioned, which undoubtedly increases the market and further lowers grain prices.
Under such circumstances, the enthusiasm of farmers for farming has been greatly hit. They don't make money growing grain, they don't make money growing vegetables, and they even lose money by farming. This is not only a problem for individual farmers, but also affects the country's food security and agricultural development.
Factors that contribute to the decline in food**.
1.Food imports have increased.
As domestic food demand grows, China has increased its food imports. Especially in Ukraine, Brazil and the United States, which are rich in food resources, China imports a large amount of grain, which leads to an oversupply in the domestic market, which in turn reduces the grain **.
2.Auction and adjustment of state reserves.
The National Reserve Board is an important grain regulator and plays an important role in regulating the grain market**. However, in recent years, the auction strategy and procurement adjustment of national grain reserves have had a significant impact on the trend of grain **. The frequent auctions and profit-seeking operations of the State Reserve Bureau have affected the grain ** by unstable factors, further squeezing the profit margins of farmers.
3.Market competition has intensified.
With the advancement of agricultural technology and the expansion of agricultural production scale, market competition will inevitably intensify. In the face of the pressure of market competition, the decline of agricultural products is undoubtedly the reaction of farmers and the agricultural industry chain.
4) Increased costs.
The increase in the cost of agricultural production is also an important factor in the decline of agricultural products. The use of agricultural production materials such as land, seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides directly increases the planting cost of farmers, resulting in food
5.Changes in the structure of consumption.
With the improvement of people's income level and the change of consumption concept, the consumption structure of the agricultural product market is also changing. Consumer demand for high-quality, safe and healthy agricultural products has increased, while the traditional low-end agricultural product market is facing greater competitive pressure, which is one of the main reasons for the decline of agricultural products.
Respond to the decline in food**.
1) Actively guide farmers to adjust the industrial structure.
Farmers need to adjust the varieties of agricultural products according to market demand to reduce the situation where supply exceeds demand. ** Policies can be introduced to support farmers' transformation and modernization, cultivate special agricultural products, increase added value, and improve farmers' income levels.
2.Strengthen the management of grain reserves and the adjustment of the first chain.
Grain reserves are an important support for ensuring national food security. **It is necessary to strengthen the management of grain reserves, rationally allocate grain resources, and avoid excessive auctions to put pressure on the market. At the same time, it is necessary to optimize the grain chain, improve transportation efficiency, and ensure the smooth circulation of grain.
3.Increase support for agricultural science and technology.
The application of agricultural science and technology can improve the yield and quality of agricultural products, reduce agricultural production costs, and increase farmers' incomes. It is necessary to increase support for agricultural science and technology in order to promote agricultural modernization and enhance the competitiveness of farmers' agricultural activities.
4.Improving food import policies.
In terms of food imports, it is necessary to formulate reasonable policies to ensure the quality and safety of imported food, reasonably arrange the market time of imported food, and avoid causing competitive pressure on the domestic market.
5) Strengthen market supervision.
* It is necessary to strengthen market supervision, severely crack down on illegal acts such as manipulation and unfair competition, ensure fair competition in the market, and maintain the stability of agricultural products.
Personal summary. This year's grain prices have caused serious losses to peasants and have also exposed some problems facing China's agricultural development. Factors such as the oversupply of agricultural products, the increase in imported grain, the intensification of market competition, and the rise in costs are all reasons for the highest food prices. In order to solve the problem of grain prices, all sectors of society must increase their support and assistance to farmers, formulate reasonable policies, strengthen market supervision, guide farmers to adjust the industrial structure, strengthen support and popularization of agricultural science and technology, improve grain import policies, safeguard farmers' interests and the quality and safety of agricultural products, and achieve stable grain prices, so as to safeguard the fundamental interests of farmers and the country's food security.