3.7% 农业保持平稳增长

Core Viewpoint - The agricultural sector in China is showing stable growth, with significant contributions to the national economy, particularly in grain production and rural income [1][7]. Group 1: Grain Production - The first industry added value reached 31,172 billion yuan in the first half of the year, with a year-on-year growth of 3.7% [1]. - Summer grain production is estimated at 299.48 billion jin, marking the second-highest production year on record, with an average yield of 375.6 kg per mu, slightly up from last year [2]. - The autumn grain area is expected to increase slightly, with favorable growth conditions reported across various regions [3]. Group 2: Livestock and Dairy Production - National meat production (pork, beef, lamb, poultry) reached 48.43 million tons in the first half of the year, a 2.8% increase year-on-year [4][6]. - Milk production was 18.64 million tons, showing a 0.5% growth, with overall livestock farming profitability improving [4]. - The number of breeding sows was 40.43 million, indicating a stable supply of pork, which constitutes about 60% of total meat consumption in China [5]. Group 3: Rural Economy and Income - Rural residents' per capita disposable income grew by 6.2% in real terms, outpacing urban income growth [7]. - Fixed asset investment in the primary industry increased by 6.5%, and rural retail sales rose by 4.9% [7]. - Over 6.8 million individuals have been supported to avoid falling back into poverty, demonstrating the effectiveness of poverty alleviation efforts [7]. Group 4: Infrastructure and Services - Rural infrastructure improvements include a 94% access rate to tap water and 100% broadband coverage in administrative villages [8]. - The government is focusing on enhancing rural education and elderly care services, with over 16,000 rural nursing homes established [8]. - The "Ten Thousand Projects" initiative is being utilized to promote comprehensive rural revitalization [8].