In these fast-paced times, there is a topic that always touches the hearts of all of us: our food security.
Have you ever wondered what kind of story is behind every grain of rice and bread on our table?
Recently, a reporter from People's Daily Online came to Baojing County, Hunan Province, to investigate the local grain planting situation.
He found that food security is not just a slogan, but a set of strict policies and laws behind it. But do you know what's behind these measures?
The term arable land may be a little foreign to us, but it is actually the cornerstone of our food security.
Think about it, without arable land, our food will come from?
Protecting farmland is as important as protecting each of us's jobs.
China has a red line, that is, 1.8 billion mu of arable land, which sounds huge, but it is the last line of defense for our food security, and not an inch is missing.
There are various ways to protect cultivated land, from "balance of occupation and compensation" to "balance of entry and exit", and then to "linkage between increase and decrease" and "linkage between increase and storage", each policy is tightly guarding our cultivated land.
Do these policies, you may ask, work? The answer is yes.
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the amount of arable land in China has not continued to decrease, but has increased for two consecutive years.
This is not only a numerical victory, but also the best proof of the effectiveness of the farmland protection policy.
The quantity of arable land is important, but the quality and ecology cannot be ignored either.
High-standard farmland construction, the promotion of improved seeds, and advanced farming methods are constantly improving the quality and productivity of cultivated land.
At the same time, the protection of the ecological balance of cultivated land is also a top priority.
Different areas of arable land have different characteristics, such as how many crops can be grown a year, whether the land is suitable for mechanical farming, etc., which require careful planning and management.
In addition, it is also key to stimulate farmers' enthusiasm for protecting cultivated land.
By improving the production and living conditions of farmers, setting up special funds, and improving the protection of agricultural products, all of them are to make farmers more motivated to take care of every inch of land.
The development of agricultural science and technology should not be overlooked, which can help farmers improve farming efficiency and reduce resource waste.
Let's dig a little deeper and look at the specific practices and outcomes behind these farmland conservation strategies.
First of all, we must recognize that arable land conservation is not only about maintaining the amount of land, but also about improving the efficiency of land use. There is a lot of high-tech and innovative agricultural technology involved.
For example, the use of modern agricultural machinery can make it possible to exploit the potential of otherwise inefficient land.
Another example is that through scientific land management and crop rotation, the land can be better rested and restored, and the sustainable use of the land can be improved.
At the same time, farmers play an extremely important role in this process.
* Through the provision of financial support, technical training, etc., the enthusiasm of farmers to protect cultivated land has been stimulated.
Farmers are no longer passive users of cultivated land, but have become active participants in cultivated land protection.
In some areas, farmers have even begun to experiment with organic farming, which not only protects the land, but also improves the quality and value of agricultural products.
* Cultivated land is also protected by strict legal means. For those who illegally occupy and destroy cultivated land, we have adopted a zero-tolerance attitude and severely cracked down.
This not only protects arable land, but also sends a clear message to society that arable land is inviolable.
Through this series of measures, it is not difficult to see that cultivated land protection has become a cornerstone of China's food security.
This is not just a policy, but a responsibility and a mission. It is related to the long-term development of the country and the daily life of everyone.
Each and every one of us is a participant and a beneficiary of this great cause.
By protecting arable land, we are not only protecting our own jobs, but also leaving a thriving land for future generations.
It's an ongoing battle and a promising future. Let us all hope that more green and hope will grow in this ancient and fertile land.