This year's No. 1 document mentions the continued implementation of the subsidy policy for cultivated land protection, and various regions have also issued notices on cultivated land protection subsidies in 2024. The subsidy for cultivated land fertility protection is a policy of special funds from the state government to support farmers who have contracted cultivated land and protected the quality of cultivated land. This policy is actually a merger of three types of agricultural subsidies, including direct grain subsidies, comprehensive subsidies for agricultural inputs, and subsidies for improved crop varieties. In 2024, there will be certain differences in the amount of subsidy per mu in different regions, for example, the subsidy standard in Heilongjiang Province is 7516 yuan (separate management of agricultural reclamation), Guizhou Province is not less than 48 in principle45 yuan per mu, Shandong Province is not less than 120 yuan per mu. The subsidy funds will generally be released before the end of June, and the subsidies will be directly subsidized to farmers through the "one **" system.
The subsidy policy for cultivated land fertility protection originated from the merger of the three agricultural subsidies, and provides economic support to farmers who contract cultivated land and protect the quality of cultivated land. The previous three subsidies included direct grain subsidies, comprehensive subsidies for agricultural inputs, and subsidies for improved crop varieties, which provided farmers with various supports. As a new policy, the subsidy for cultivated land fertility protection is introduced, which integrates the original subsidy policy to better protect cultivated land resources and agricultural production interests.
There are some differences in the subsidy standards for cultivated land protection in 2024 formulated by different regions, such as 7516 yuan, Guizhou Province in principle not less than 4845 yuan per mu, not less than 120 yuan per mu in Shandong Province. These subsidy standards are formulated to take into account the level of economic development, agricultural resources and the actual needs of farmers, with the aim of better supporting agricultural production and protecting the quality of cultivated land.
Regarding the timing of the disbursement of subsidy funds, in principle, all localities will disburse subsidy funds before the end of June. Farmers can directly receive subsidy funds through the "one **" system, which is convenient and fast. At the same time, the subsidy area shall be subject to the area of the confirmation and registration of the right to contract and operate rural land to ensure the reasonable allocation and use of subsidy funds.
According to the relevant regulations, all farmers with the right to contract cultivated land are eligible for subsidies for the protection of cultivated land. Even if the land is contracted to others, the subsidy will be paid to the contracted farmers themselves, thus protecting the rights and interests of the contracted farmers. However, the land that has been converted to other uses (such as garden fruits, forage, etc.) and the cultivated land that has been returned to forest and the cultivated land that has been issued a certificate for returning farmland to forest cannot enjoy the subsidy, which ensures the reasonable distribution and use of the subsidy.
There are a number of cases where subsidies for the conservation of cultivated land are not available, including land that has been abandoned for more than one year, land that has been returned to forest, land where non-food crops are grown, land used for livestock and aquaculture, and newly cultivated land that is not of substandard quality. These provisions provide a clear definition to ensure that the subsidy is used in accordance with the policy intent.
This year's ** document clarifies the continued implementation of the subsidy policy for cultivated land protection, and relevant notices for 2024 have been issued in various places. There are clear provisions on the subsidy amount standard, object regulations and payment time, etc., to ensure the effective implementation of the policy. At the same time, farmers should also abide by relevant regulations while enjoying subsidies to ensure the rational use and protection of cultivated land.
Therefore, the implementation of the subsidy policy for cultivated land fertility protection in 2024 is of positive significance for protecting cultivated land resources and promoting agricultural production. It is hoped that farmers in all localities can fully understand the policies and regulations, reasonably obtain subsidies, and jointly promote the steady development of agriculture.