Jin Rong Shi Bao·2025-10-15 01:21Core Viewpoint - The continuous rainy weather in northern China has raised concerns about the autumn grain harvest, prompting financial institutions to implement measures to support farmers and ensure grain collection and drying services are optimized [1][6]. Financial Support for Harvest - Several banks have introduced financial support measures to assist farmers affected by the rainy weather, ensuring funds are available from harvest to purchase [1][5]. - The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) initiated an emergency response mechanism to provide quick loans, reducing the approval process from three days to one day, enabling a loan of 1 million yuan to a local agricultural machinery company [2][5]. - The Agricultural Bank of China has issued over 20 million yuan in agricultural machinery loans in the past two months to help farmers acquire necessary equipment for harvesting [3]. Grain Drying Services - In Shandong province, grain drying facilities are operating continuously to handle the influx of wet grain, with one facility capable of drying 200 to 300 tons of corn daily [4]. - The Agricultural Bank of China provided a loan of 1 million yuan to a grain purchasing station to enhance its drying capabilities, ensuring timely grain collection and drying services [4][5]. Autumn Grain Collection Efforts - Autumn grain collection is crucial as it accounts for nearly three-quarters of the annual grain production, with efforts underway to ensure effective market-oriented collection [6][7]. - The Agricultural Development Bank of China has allocated 200 billion yuan for autumn grain collection credit, with plans to adjust funding based on collection needs [7].