Gene found in crop to increase output2023-03-25
Chinese scientists have discovered a crop gene that, once deactivated, can allow plants to thrive in saline and alkaline soils, a feat that has the potential to create new saline-alkaline tolerant crops, according to studies published in the journals Science and National Science Review on Friday.
Developing farming a national priority2023-02-15
The "No 1 central document "issued by the central authorities sends a strong signal about China's firm intention to invigorate its agricultural sector and vast countryside as the country embarks on a new leg of the journey toward socialist modernization, a senior official said on Tuesday.
Key document highlights vitalization of rural areas2023-02-14
The central authorities on Monday unveiled the closely watched "No 1 central document" for this year, which pledged to advance the national strategy of rural vitalization and accelerate modernization in rural regions.
China's grain barn province plans soybean planting expansion for 20232023-01-12
China's major agricultural province of Heilongjiang has set aside 14.5 million hectares for crop planting this year while placing emphasis on expansion of soybean planting, according to sources associated with the on-going annual session of the Heilongjiang Provincial People's Congress.