China's food security law for achieving "absolute self-sufficiency" in staple grains took effect on 1 June.
China's food security law aimed at achieving "absolute self-sufficiency" in staple grains came into effect on 1 June. The law provides a legal framework for existing guidance by the Communist Party for local governments and the agricultural industry to raise food production. The law includes protection of farmland from being converted to other uses, protecting germplasm resources, and preventing wastage. It also addresses issues such as a lack of arable land, water resources, labour shortages, and agriculture technology.
May 31, 2024
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