Statistics

China's 2010 grain output expected to rise despite floods, drought

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-12-22 16:26
Large Medium Small

Related readings:
China's 2010 grain output expected to rise despite floods, drought China's grain output rises 2.9 pct in 2010
China's 2010 grain output expected to rise despite floods, drought China's grain output rises 2.9% in 2010
China's 2010 grain output expected to rise despite floods, drought Grain output in Pingdingshan expected to hit 1.17 million tons
China's 2010 grain output expected to rise despite floods, drought Year's grain output 'on track'

BEIJING - Despite floods and drought, China's grain production this year is expected to rise to 546.4 billion kilograms, up 15.6 billion kilograms from last year, said Minister of Agriculture Han Changbin on Wednesday.

The country's grain production will increase for the seventh consecutive year, said Han on an annual central rural work conference, which concluded Wednesday.