Zheng Quan Ri Bao Zhi Sheng·2025-04-27 15:36Core Insights - The article highlights the efforts of Agricultural Bank of China (ABC) in Siping City, Jilin Province, to support the protection and sustainable use of black soil, which is crucial for grain production, through innovative financial products and services [1][3]. Group 1: Financial Support for Agriculture - ABC Siping Branch has actively supported protective farming practices in black soil areas, contributing to a grain output of 9.8 billion jin in 2024, marking 21 consecutive years of harvest [1]. - The bank has issued a total of 1.8 billion yuan in loans to farmers, with a year-to-date increase of 440 million yuan, representing a growth rate of 23.8% [3][6]. - The bank has also facilitated the issuance of 250 million yuan in loans for high-standard farmland construction, promoting ecological and sustainable agricultural practices [4][5]. Group 2: Community Engagement and Innovation - ABC has partnered with local government to implement a new model of financial assistance for food security, deploying 53 financial assistants and 725 "financial specialists" in rural areas to enhance financial service accessibility [2]. - The bank has organized over 20 financing matchmaking events and conducted more than 100 financial literacy sessions, engaging with over 1,500 new agricultural operators to improve customer acquisition [6]. - The introduction of various loan products, such as "Grain Farmer e-loan" and "Professional Household Loan," aims to meet diverse financial needs in the agricultural sector [6]. Group 3: Technological and Environmental Initiatives - ABC has emphasized the importance of technology in agriculture by collaborating with agricultural universities and research institutions to support the development of new crop varieties and farming techniques [4]. - The bank has increased its financial support for soil improvement projects, resulting in a reduction of saline-alkali land by over 5% [5]. - The focus on high-standard farmland construction includes financing for drainage projects and the promotion of organic and microbial fertilizers [5].