introduction
Hello everyone, today we are going to talk about the current situation and plight of rural areas. In recent years, although our agricultural productivity has been greatly improved, and grain harvests are not uncommon, the income of farmers has not increased significantly. This reminds me of Lao Zhangtou, who is an ordinary farmer in the village, who has worked hard for a year to farm, but his income is distressing. Faced with the joy of the harvest, Lao Zhangtou always had a sad expression on his face. Why is this so? Today, let's take a closer look at the economic situation of farmers, the government's response, and the future policy direction.
The economic situation of the peasants
There was a bumper grain harvest, but peasants' incomes did not increase
Let's talk about farming first. It stands to reason that when the peasants grow a bumper harvest of grain, they should happily take it to the market and sell it, and the days of prosperity are just around the corner. However, this is not the case. Although the total annual grain production is increasing, the income of farmers has not kept up. Many farmers report that the price of the grain sold simply cannot cover the cost of planting. Come to think of it, it's a bad feeling to work hard for a whole year, only to find that you have little income.
The cost of cultivation is increasing year by year
In addition to the impact of external market prices, the cost of cultivation is also a big problem. In recent years, the cost of fertilizers, pesticides and land leases has risen year by year, which has made many farmers feel helpless. For example, last year, the price of corn seeds in my village was 200 yuan per bag, and this year it has risen to 300 yuan. Coupled with all kinds of investment, you have to spend a lot of money, and it is obviously a bumper year, but it turns out to be a year of loss, which is really tiring.
The government's response
In the face of such a predicament, the government did not sit idly by, but took some countermeasures, such as subsidies, grain storage, and the development of agricultural industry chains. These measures have helped farmers to a certain extent, but can they really solve the problem?
Subsidy analysis
First, let's talk about subsidies. Government subsidies can indeed ease the burden on some farmers, but they seem insignificant when the cost of cultivation skyrockets. Taking wheat as an example, a subsidy of 200 yuan per mu can be obtained, but if the planting cost has reached 800 yuan this year, farmers will still have to pay their own money to fill this vacancy.
Speaking of grain procurement and storage, although the state will purchase and store some grain to ensure market supply, in fact, it will not directly help the peasants. Lao Zhangtou once tried to hand over his surplus grain to the government for storage, but because the market price was too low, he had no choice but to put it on hold. In such a situation, the enthusiasm of the peasants will naturally be hit.
New model exploration
In order to get out of this predicament, some places have begun to explore new agricultural models, such as contract farming and rural tourism.
Contract farming
When it comes to contract farming, it is an emerging agricultural business model in which farmers can determine the direction and price of their planting by signing contracts with businesses or cooperatives, thus avoiding the risks posed by market fluctuations. This practice is helpful in increasing farmers' incomes, especially in some special agricultural products. Lao Zhangtou's village tried this model, and it turned out that everyone knew how much money they could sell before planting, and they were much more at ease.
Rural tourism
Secondly, rural tourism is also a good option. The beautiful farmland scenery in many places attracts many city dwellers to experience rural life. Rural tourism has opened up new sources of income for farmers through farmhouse stays, picking activities, etc. The small courtyard of Lao Zhangtou's house has also been turned into an "Internet celebrity check-in place", attracting many tourists, which not only increases the family's income, but also makes him feel proud of being a farmer.
Policy outlook
Looking ahead, the government is also working hard to increase investment in agricultural science and technology to promote the diversified development of rural industries. However, the implementation and implementation of the policy are a bit worrying. Although it is well said at the policy level, it is worth thinking about whether it can really be implemented in real rural life.
Skepticism about the effectiveness of policy implementation
For example, the government keeps talking about promoting smart agriculture and allowing farmers to use new technologies, but when farmers come into contact with these smart devices, many people feel at a loss where to start. Moreover, the diffusion and application of technology requires time and financial support, and many smallholder farmers find it difficult to withstand such pressures. Therefore, although the original intention of the policy is very good, it is still difficult to implement it for farmers.
conclusion
To sum up, behind the three rural issues is not only the hard work of farmers, but also the attention and support of all sectors of society for agricultural development. We advocate that everyone pay more attention to the living conditions of farmers in their lives, because their efforts are related to the livelihood of each of us. At the same time, I hope that the government can be more pragmatic in the implementation of policies, effectively improve the income level of farmers, and make our rural life better and better. Only when we all work together to face these challenges will the rural areas have a better tomorrow.