China's summer grain output exceeds 150 million tonnes for the first time

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China's summer grain output exceeds 150 million tonnes for the first time

6 October 2026

China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said at a press conference on 29 September 2026 that China is on track for a bumper grain harvest in 2026.
Summer grain output exceeded 150 million tonnes for the first time.
Early rice output remained above 28 million tonnes for the sixth consecutive year.
Annual grain output has stayed above 700 million tonnes for two consecutive years, 2024 and 2025.
Per capita grain availability has surpassed 500 kg, higher than the global average.
Last year (2025), meat production exceeded 100 million tonnes for the first time.
The contribution of science and technology to agricultural development has exceeded 64 percent.

Summer grain output: above 150 million tonnes Early rice output: above 28 million tonnes Per capita grain availability: above 500 kg

Why it matters for exams: Grain output records and food-security figures are regular agriculture and economy questions.

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6 October 2026 Source: Government of China (english.www.gov.cn)

In plain words

Early rice Early rice — The first rice crop of the year, harvested before the late rice crop.