“中国粮”主要用上了“中国种”

Core Viewpoint - The latest data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs indicates that by 2025, China's seed export volume will reach 62,000 tons, achieving a trade surplus of $7.5 million, marking the second consecutive year of surplus in crop seed trade following the first surplus in 2024 [1] Group 1: Seed Export and Trade Surplus - By 2025, China's hybrid rice seed exports are projected to be 36,000 tons, a 90% increase compared to ten years ago, with cotton seed exports nearing 17,000 tons [1] - Currently, over 95% of the area for independently bred crop varieties in China is accounted for, with domestic market shares for livestock and aquatic seed sources exceeding 80% and 86%, respectively [1] Group 2: Agricultural Innovation and International Cooperation - China's hybrid rice and other seed varieties have been exported to over 50 countries and regions, showcasing the country's agricultural innovation and international cooperation [1] - The seed industry revitalization action has achieved all its five-year effectiveness goals, with significant improvements in the yield and quality of major crops like rice and wheat [2] Group 3: Technological Advancements in Seed Industry - The past five years have seen the implementation of key technological breakthroughs in seed sources, including major projects in biological breeding and genetic improvement of livestock, establishing world-class biological genetic resource banks [4] - The "14th Five-Year Plan" emphasizes the need for continued innovation in the seed industry, aiming to enhance the quality and availability of high-yield, green, and specialized seeds to ensure food security in China [4]