China丨Grain yields to grow over next decade

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China's grain output is expected to continue steady growth this year and over the next decade, driven by higher crop yields and targeted agricultural policies, according to a new agricultural outlook report released on Sunday by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. The China Agricultural Outlook (2025-2034), issued by the ministry's market early warning expert team, projects the total grain output this year will reach 709 million metric tons, up 0.4 percent from the previous year. The average grain yield is expected to rise to 5.9 tons per hectare, while total sown acreage will remain stable at about 119 million hectares. The report forecasts a systemic breakthrough in agricultural productivity over the next 10 years. By 2034, grain yield is projected to increase 7.8 percent to 6.3 tons per hectare, with total output reaching 753 million tons. Soybean production is expected to grow 2.5 percent this year to 21.17 million tons, as domestic cultivation expands. Meanwhile, soybea ………………………………