In this season of late spring and early summer, we are once again seeing the plight and choices of farmers.
Recently, a video circulated on the Internet in which a farmer resolutely stated his choice: "Sell! must be sold! No one can say anything." His words are not only a personal expression, but also a concentrated embodiment of the voices of countless farmers.
The cause of the matter is a simple and straightforward economic account: the price of green fodder is 300 yuan per mu higher than that of mature wheat. The farmer said that if the wheat is left until maturity and then sold, it can only be sold for 1,200 yuan per mu, but if it is sold now as green storage fodder, it can get 1,500 yuan per mu. The price difference of 300 yuan is by no means a decimal number for ordinary farmers.
His decision also resonated with many farmers, who said that selling green storage feed is both labor-saving and worry-free, and there is no need to worry about the loss of natural disasters, so why not?
In China, wheat, as an important food crop, has always been highly valued by the state. However, the market price in reality often cannot fully meet the production costs of farmers, coupled with the high labor intensity and high risk, so that many farmers choose this seemingly "cost-effective" approach. Behind this choice is the direct reaction of farmers to the current agricultural policy and market conditions.
As a large country with a population of more than 1.3 billion, China's food security is an important part of national security. Whenever the international situation is turbulent, the issue of food security becomes the focus of social attention. If wheat is converted to green fodder on a large scale, it may adversely affect the country's grain reserves. It's not just about a family's livelihood, it's a big issue at the national level. Hidden behind this practice is a deeper problem.
The state needs to formulate more reasonable subsidy policies to ensure the basic income of farmers, and at the same time optimize the structure of agricultural production and reduce the risks caused by market fluctuations. Farmers also need to take a longer-term view, recognizing that their work is not only about personal gain, but also about the well-being of the country as a whole.
Here, I can't help but ask: Is this choice of the peasants a reluctant compromise or a rational decision? How should the state formulate policies that not only protect the peasants' vital interests but also ensure the country's food security? This is a question that needs to be pondered deeply by each and every one of us.
In the Internet age, the speed of information dissemination is extremely fast, but for such issues, what we need more is in-depth thinking and reasonable discussion. Only then will we be able to find a way to truly balance the interests of all parties.
I hope this tweet will resonate with everyone and think about the big issues of our time. Peasant friends should also have a certain view of the overall situation.