China's grain output hit a record 700 million tonnes in 2024, driven by tech and farmland improvements.

China's grain production hit a record high during the 2021-2025 Five-Year Plan, exceeding 700 million tonnes in 2024, a 37 million tonne increase from 2020. This growth, driven by improved farmland infrastructure and agricultural technology, included over 1 billion mu of high-standard farmland and a 63.2% contribution rate from tech advancements. Per capita grain availability surpassed 500 kilograms, and rural incomes rose to 23,119 yuan ($3,255) in 2024. Soybean output reached 20.65 million tons, with self-sufficiency improving by 4 percentage points.