Government fortifying irrigation

Agricultural watering infrastructure bolstered to guarantee food security

In a concerted push to bolster food security, the Ministry of Water Resources has rolled out a series of measures to fortify the nation's agricultural irrigation infrastructure this year, with a series of major projects underway.

At a news conference on Thursday, Zhu Chengqing, vice-minister of water resources, underscored the importance of irrigation in the spring.

"Half of China's grain crops are sowed in the spring. Ensuring the irrigation needs for spring planting and overwintering crops is the fundamental support for stable production and supply of grain and other important agricultural products throughout the year," she said.