On the edge of the golden rice field, Lao Liu squatted on the ridge, holding a handful of loess in his hand, and his eyes flashed with complicated emotions. It was a harvest season, and the aroma of rice filled the air, but Lao Liu's heart was not so relaxed. He looked up at the sky, as if searching for an answer. Could it be that this is the so-called "dire water"?
"In dire straits", this word sounds a bit exaggerated, even a little terrifying. But when we dig deeper into the lives of contemporary farmers, we find that the term may not be so appropriate, but it is not entirely meaningless.
It is an undeniable fact that we are living in an era when the country is rich and the people are strong. With the rapid development of society, people's living standards have been significantly improved. Goods are abundant, and living conditions are getting better and better. The improvement of social security systems such as medical insurance and pension insurance has provided people with a certain amount of living security. Social welfare programs such as housing subsidies, relief funds, and pensions are like a spring breeze that warms everyone in need.
However, in such a prosperous era, why do some people still use the word "dire and dire" to describe the life of farmers?
Perhaps, this is because we look at the overall prosperity while ignoring the shadows that hide behind the glamour. Just like a rice field in the sun, although it is golden, there are always some paddy grains that fail to ripen for various reasons.
Lao Liu is an example. He was industrious and unpretentious, working in the fields all year round, but his income was not stable. Although policy support has increased and the market price of agricultural products has also increased, factors such as weather, market supply and demand still have a huge impact on his income. A sudden rainstorm and an attack of pests and diseases can undo his efforts.
In addition, there is still a certain gap between rural areas and urban areas in terms of infrastructure construction and the allocation of educational resources. These disparities not only affect the quality of life of farmers, but also limit their development space.
Of course, this does not mean that we can completely dismiss the living conditions of contemporary peasants. In fact, with the state's attention to and investment in the "three rural" issues, the living conditions of farmers are gradually improving. More and more peasants have embarked on the road to prosperity through their own efforts and policy support. They are creating a better future with their own hands and have also contributed immensely to the prosperity of our country.
So, is the term "dire straits" still applicable? Perhaps we can say that in the context of overall prosperity, there are still some farmers who are facing various difficulties and challenges. Although their lives have improved, they are still some way from our ideal "well-off". We need to pay more attention to this group, understand their needs and difficulties, and provide them with more support and assistance.
This is not just an economic issue, but also a social issue. What we need to reflect on is: how to ensure that everyone can share in the fruits of development while pursuing holistic development, and how to stimulate everyone's enthusiasm and creativity while ensuring fairness?
Lao Liu's story may give us some inspiration. Although he struggled with difficult situations, he never gave up the pursuit of a better life. He told us with his own actions: no matter what difficulties and challenges we face, as long as we make unremitting efforts, we will definitely be able to get out of the situation of "dire straits" and usher in a bright future of our own.
In this era, we should no longer simply describe the living conditions of peasants as "in dire straits". We should see the hard work and dedication behind them, and see their tenacity and courage in difficult situations. At the same time, we also hope that more people will pay attention to the rural areas and farmers, so as to bring more comprehensive and balanced development to our country.
Finally, I would like to conclude this article with a quote: "The people take food as the sky, and the country is based on agriculture." "Let's work together to build a better countryside!