陕西省水利厅召开大型灌区巩固深化农业水价改革座谈会

Core Insights - The meeting reviewed the achievements of the agricultural water price reform over the past decade, highlighting the establishment of a pricing mechanism that combines price increases with subsidies, resulting in a significant reduction in irrigation costs and improved water usage efficiency [1][2] Group 1: Achievements of the Reform - The reform has covered an area of 20.04 million mu, exceeding the target of 18.77 million mu by 106% [1] - The average annual water savings achieved is 96 million cubic meters, with the effective utilization coefficient of irrigation water reaching 0.586 [1] Group 2: Pilot Experiences - The Jiaokou Chao Wei Irrigation District implemented a water rights system and a tiered pricing model, which increased maintenance funding for state-owned infrastructure [2] - The Donglei Chao Huang Irrigation District utilized the "Nong Shui Bao" app to optimize payment services, achieving over 10 million cubic meters in annual water savings [2] Group 3: Future Directions - The meeting emphasized the need to improve the four mechanisms of water price reform, optimize pricing for economic crops, and promote seasonal pricing strategies [2] - There is a focus on enhancing the management system of irrigation districts and securing financial support from the provincial government to address subsidy gaps [2]