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Group 1: Agricultural Production and Irrigation - The total grain production in China is projected to reach 14,298 billion jin in 2025, an increase of 168 billion jin or 1.2% from 2024 [1] - By the end of 2025, the irrigated area of arable land will exceed 109 million acres, an increase of over 5.3 million acres since 2020 [1] - The irrigated area contributes to 80.76% of the total grain production, a 0.41 percentage point increase from the previous year [1] Group 2: Water Management and Drought Response - The Ministry of Water Resources has effectively managed water resources to ensure drinking water safety and irrigation needs in drought-affected areas [2] - A total of 6,894 large and medium-sized reservoirs were scientifically scheduled to mitigate flooding, saving approximately 4 billion jin of grain [2] - The ministry has implemented measures to clear drainage channels and enhance drainage systems to support autumn harvests [3] Group 3: Modernization of Irrigation Systems - The Ministry of Water Resources has initiated modernization projects for large and medium-sized irrigation districts, with 7 new large irrigation districts starting construction [6] - A total of 157 modernization projects are underway, expected to restore and improve irrigation over nearly 20 million acres [6] - The modernization efforts include improving water delivery efficiency, as seen in the Jiangsu province where irrigation time was reduced by half [5] Group 4: Agricultural Water Efficiency - The effective utilization coefficient of irrigation water is expected to increase to 0.583 by the end of 2025, a 3.2% improvement from the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan [9] - The area of water-saving irrigation projects has reached 63.8 million acres, with per-acre water usage dropping to 342 cubic meters [9] - The Ministry has established a comprehensive irrigation water measurement and monitoring system to enhance water management [10] Group 5: Agricultural Water Pricing Reform - The Ministry of Water Resources has implemented agricultural water pricing reforms across 10.86 million acres, achieving the goal of comprehensive reform [11] - The pricing mechanism aims to align agricultural water prices with operational costs, promoting water conservation [11] - The reforms have attracted significant financial investment into modern irrigation projects, totaling 6.858 billion yuan [11]