Core Viewpoint - The grain processing industry is crucial for food security and rural revitalization, but it faces structural imbalances that hinder sustainable development. The focus should shift from scale expansion to quality and efficiency improvement [1]. Group 1: Structural Imbalances - The grain processing capacity is characterized by an excess in primary processing and a deficiency in deep processing. Many small and medium enterprises operate at low efficiency, while high-value products are underdeveloped [2]. - The current processing mainly focuses on ordinary rice and general flour, with a lack of specialized and high-value products. By-products like rice bran and bran are not utilized effectively, leading to resource waste [2]. Group 2: Planning and Optimization - There is a need for better planning and optimization of the grain processing industry to avoid redundant low-level projects. A national grain processing industry map should be established to guide capacity integration and development [3]. - The industry should focus on coordinated development of primary processing, deep processing, and by-product utilization, ensuring that value-added benefits remain within local areas [3]. Group 3: Industry Chain Extension - The grain industry should extend its value chain by moving from primary to deep processing, developing specialized grains and functional foods, and exploring new strategic industries like bio-materials and bio-pharmaceuticals [4]. - By fully utilizing by-products, the industry can break free from low-end competition and achieve a balance between economic and ecological benefits [4]. Group 4: Technological Innovation - The grain deep processing sector is technology-intensive but faces challenges such as insufficient R&D investment and poor integration of research and application. A focus on technological innovation is essential for industry transformation [5]. - Emphasis should be placed on developing key equipment, enhancing the utilization of by-products, and creating a collaborative innovation system to drive high-quality development in the grain industry [5].

Core Viewpoint - The grain processing industry is crucial for food security and rural revitalization in China, but it faces structural imbalances that hinder sustainable development. The focus should shift from scale expansion to quality and efficiency improvement [1]. Group 1: Structural Imbalances - The grain processing capacity is characterized by an excess in primary processing and a shortage in deep processing. Many small and medium-sized enterprises operate at low efficiency, while high-value products are underdeveloped [2]. - The current processing mainly focuses on common rice and general flour, with a lack of specialty products and insufficient utilization of by-products like rice bran and bran [2]. Group 2: Planning and Optimization - There is a need for better planning and optimization of the grain processing industry to avoid redundant low-level construction. The government should create a national grain processing industry map to guide capacity integration and development [3]. - A long-term mechanism for capacity exit should be established to phase out outdated capacities while avoiding a simplistic "one-size-fits-all" approach [3]. Group 3: Industry Chain Extension - The grain industry should extend its value chain by moving from primary to deep processing, developing specialized grains and functional foods, and exploring new strategic industries like bio-materials and bio-pharmaceuticals [4]. - By fully utilizing by-products, the industry can break free from low-end competition and achieve a balance between economic and ecological benefits [4]. Group 4: Technological Innovation - The grain processing sector is technology-intensive but faces challenges such as insufficient R&D investment and poor integration of research and application. A focus on technological innovation is essential for industry transformation [5]. - Emphasis should be placed on developing new technologies for high-value utilization of by-products and creating a collaborative innovation system that integrates academia and industry [5].

Core Viewpoint - The grain processing industry in China faces a structural imbalance characterized by an excess of primary processing capacity and a lack of deep processing capacity, necessitating coordinated efforts to enhance deep processing capabilities and ensure food security while promoting rural revitalization [1][2][5]. Group 1: Structural Imbalance - The grain processing capacity is currently imbalanced, with primary processing capacity being excessive and deep processing capacity insufficient [2]. - Many small and medium-sized processing enterprises operate at low efficiency, while only a few leading companies maintain high operating rates [2]. - There is a lack of high-value-added products in deep processing, with most rice processing focused on ordinary rice, and limited development of specialty products like selenium-rich rice and rice oil [2]. Group 2: Industry Development Strategy - A systematic approach is needed to build a modern grain industry system that emphasizes high value, advanced technology, and effective utilization of by-products [2][4]. - The industry should transition from a focus on scale expansion to prioritizing quality and efficiency, enhancing the overall sustainable development of the grain sector [1][2]. Group 3: Planning and Optimization - The government should strengthen planning and create a national grain processing industry map to guide capacity integration and development in key production areas [3]. - There is a need to avoid blind investments in low-level projects and instead focus on coordinated development of primary processing, deep processing, and by-product utilization [3]. Group 4: Chain Extension and Value Addition - The grain industry should extend its value chain by moving from primary processing to deep processing, developing specialized grains and functional foods, and exploring new strategic industries [4]. - By fully utilizing by-products and enhancing their value, the industry can break free from low-end competition and achieve a balance between economic and ecological benefits [4]. Group 5: Technological Innovation - The grain deep processing sector is technology-intensive but currently faces challenges such as insufficient R&D investment and poor integration of research and application [5]. - There is a need to implement a technology-driven development strategy, focusing on enhancing domestic capabilities in key equipment and integrating various technologies for improved processing [5]. - Building a collaborative innovation system that connects academia, industry, and research will be crucial for driving high-quality development in the grain sector [5].