Area
China (Mainland)
Commodity Group
Grains
Commodity
Maize and Wheat
Date
01/02/2017
Policy Category
Production
Policy Instrument
Production support
Description
Unveiled 2017 No. 1 Document, which focuses on supply-side reform to boost Chinas agricultural productivity, raise producer incomes and promote rural economic growth. It states that the area of staple grains (rice and wheat) will remain stable in the foreseeable future, while maize area planted will continue to decrease in regions not ideally suited for maize production.
