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reference news reported on september 22according to the hong kong south china morning post website on september 20, at a time when pressure to feed 1.4 billion people with traditional food sources is increasing, china has recently made its latest efforts to ensure food security and developed a food production roadmap beyond traditional agricultural production.

the "opinions on practicing the big food concept and building a diversified food supply system" issued by the general office of the state council stated that by 2027, a diversified food supply system combining agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry and fishery, and developing plants, animals and microorganisms should be established.

the insecurity of food supply is increasing due to geopolitical risks, trade tensions and climate change. the idea of ​​a big food concept has appeared many times in official statements. the opinions issued by the general office of the state council stated that it is determined to provide a rich and diverse variety of food by developing new types of food, promoting technological innovation, and developing a sound and complete food industry chain.

according to the opinion, more food supply will come from forestry, animal husbandry and deep-sea aquaculture.

the national development and reform commission said on the 19th that it will work with relevant departments to study the establishment of big food statistical monitoring indicators and work systems, launch a big food resource and industry survey, and develop various types of food resources based on local realities.

jin xiandong, spokesman of the national development and reform commission, said that establishing a big food concept and building a diversified food supply system are important measures to ensure national food security and improve people's livelihood.

as the world's largest grain producer and consumer, china imported more than 59 million tons of grain in 2023, an increase of 11.1% over the previous year.

due to a variety of factors, the room for further growth in china's grain production is gradually shrinking, prompting china to encourage increased consumption of other foods.

kim hyun-dong added that forest food production exceeded 200 million tons last year, becoming the third largest agricultural product after grains and vegetables, while aquatic product output reached 71.16 million tons, ranking first in the world.

in the past few years, china has also taken measures to restore arable land. liu guohong, vice minister of the ministry of natural resources, said on the 19th that since 2021, china's total arable land has increased by 17.58 million mu, curbing the trend of continuous reduction of arable land for many years. (compiled by pan xiaoyan)