AreaChina (Mainland)

Commodity GroupGrains

CommodityMaize and Wheat

Date01/02/2017

Policy CategoryProduction

Policy InstrumentProduction support

DescriptionUnveiled 2017 No. 1 Document, which focuses on supply-side reform to boost China’s 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.