21世纪经济报道·2025-11-13 00:51Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the significant progress in rural revitalization and agricultural development during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, highlighting the role of financial support, particularly from Agricultural Bank of China, in enhancing agricultural productivity and rural living standards [4][5][18]. Group 1: Agricultural Production and Financial Support - During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China's grain production is expected to exceed 1.4 trillion jin (approximately 700 million tons) in 2024 [4]. - The coverage rate of quality crop varieties in China surpassed 96% during this period, supported by improved financial services from Agricultural Bank of China [5]. - As of September 2025, the balance of loans for food security and important agricultural products reached 1.25 trillion yuan, with a growth rate of 25.1%, significantly higher than the average loan growth rate of the bank [5][6]. Group 2: Rural Tourism and New Business Models - New business models such as rural tourism and e-commerce have emerged, with the national income from leisure agriculture expected to approach 900 million yuan in 2024 [7]. - The balance of loans for rural construction reached 2.47 trillion yuan as of September 2025, with a growth rate of 9.7%, also exceeding the bank's average loan growth rate [7]. Group 3: Technological Advancements in Agriculture - The contribution rate of technological progress in rural areas reached 63.2% during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, with the comprehensive mechanization rate of crop farming exceeding 70% [10]. - Agricultural Bank's "Flying Hand Loan" product has facilitated the purchase of drones for agricultural applications, enhancing efficiency in crop management [9]. Group 4: Income Growth and Financial Inclusion - Rural residents' per capita disposable income is projected to reach 17,522 yuan in 2024, reflecting a nearly 40% increase during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period [23]. - The balance of loans for rural industries reached 2.74 trillion yuan as of September 2025, with a growth rate of 22.8%, surpassing the bank's average loan growth rate [23]. Group 5: Financial Services Expansion - Financial services coverage in rural areas has expanded significantly, with over 98% of town banks having service points [14][15]. - Agricultural Bank has established a comprehensive service system that includes physical branches, self-service devices, mobile banking, and rural financial service points, ensuring accessibility for farmers [16]. Group 6: Poverty Alleviation and Support for Farmers - The bank has issued loans totaling 3.15 trillion yuan to poverty-stricken areas, with nearly 400 billion yuan in small loans to impoverished populations [18]. - As of September 2025, the loan balance for 832 poverty-stricken counties reached 2.52 trillion yuan, with a growth rate of 10.66%, indicating effective support for poverty alleviation and rural revitalization [18].