田间听民声 建言为农桑

Core Insights - The agricultural industry in Gansu is facing challenges in seed breeding, with companies expressing concerns about the risks of investing in breeding without adequate intellectual property protection [1][2] - Gansu is a significant seed production base in China, contributing nearly 60% of the national corn seed supply and over half of the flower and vegetable seeds [1] - A proposal was submitted to support the establishment of a national modern seed industry hub, emphasizing the need for enhanced intellectual property protection and improved industry standards [2] Group 1 - The statement from a private enterprise highlights the dilemma faced by seed companies: not engaging in breeding leads to market obsolescence, while investing in breeding raises concerns about intellectual property theft [1] - Ma Zhongming, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, has conducted extensive field research in Gansu, engaging with local experts and farmers to identify key issues in the seed industry [2] - The proposal submitted by Ma Zhongming during the 2025 National Two Sessions aims to enhance corn seed production, optimize industry layout, and strengthen policy and financial support [2] Group 2 - The research conducted by Ma Zhongming includes direct interactions with seed production enterprises and farmers, allowing for a better understanding of on-the-ground challenges such as knowledge protection and standardization [2][3] - The response from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs indicates that the proposal has led to more scientific and rigorous standards for new variety registration, addressing issues of homogeneity in seed varieties [2] - Ma Zhongming plans to focus on wheat stripe rust prevention in the upcoming 2026 National Two Sessions, continuing his commitment to addressing agricultural challenges and providing actionable recommendations [3]