On October 22, during a press conference held by the Gansu Provincial Government’s Information Office, Deputy Director of the Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, An Guomin, shared some promising figures regarding Gansu’s agricultural sector. By the end of September this year, the province saw a substantial increase in agricultural processing enterprises, adding 84 new companies and surpassing its annual target. Additionally, the province signed 1,059 new investment projects worth approximately 49.9 billion yuan. In the first three quarters, agricultural exports reached 2.38 billion yuan, marking a 22.7% increase, with unique local products reaching over 100 countries and regions.
An emphasized that Gansu has been working diligently to enhance grain production, the development of specialty industries, and attracting investments. Overall, the rural economy has maintained steady growth, and economic operations have shown positive progress. The demand is recovering, and high-quality development is steadily advancing.
Reflecting on the current harvest season, An noted that Gansu has made significant strides, with 22.1374 million acres of crops harvested—indicating the best growth for autumn grain crops in nearly a decade. For the year, the province is expected to exceed a planting area of 40.75 million acres for grain, including 13.109 million acres of summer grain, producing 3.462 million tons, which is an increase compared to the previous year.
With the implementation of various policies aimed at boosting the agricultural sector, livestock production has shown steady growth. An shared that Gansu has rolled out measures to stabilize the cattle and sheep industries, with total funding support of 331 million yuan. Despite a slight decline in the number of cattle and sheep, the output has increased significantly.
In terms of pig farming, An reported that the industry has entered a profit phase, with both the stock and output seeing slight increases. The prices of feed materials, including corn and soybean meal, have dropped, which is expected to reduce farming costs and improve profit margins for livestock producers.
Statistics revealed that in the first three quarters, Gansu’s primary industry added value was 121.98 billion yuan, demonstrating a 6.0% year-on-year growth, outpacing the national average. The per capita disposable income for rural residents rose to 9,415 yuan, up 7.5%, again higher than the national average.
Gu Keyong, Deputy Director of the Gansu Provincial Statistics Bureau, highlighted a rapid increase in agricultural investment, which has resulted in the establishment of 1.112 million acres of high-standard farmland, driving a 63.1% rise in primary industry investment.
This press conference featured multiple positive indicators, showing that the agricultural, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery sectors in Gansu have collectively grown by 6.1% year-on-year, the rural economy remains robust, and the population is steadily increasing their income. Gu noted that in the first three quarters, the income of urban and rural residents has consistently grown, with per capita disposable income reaching 19,108 yuan—further shrinking the income gap between urban and rural areas.
