China has stepped up efforts to ensure stable production and supply of fruits and vegetables and minimize losses induced by the extreme weather. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has dispatched working groups to provide on-site guidance to local authorities and farmers on Saturday.
Comprising of experts in wheat, rapeseed, vegetables, fruit and disaster prevention and mitigation, 25 working groups were dispatched to different regions to conduct on-site investigations, evaluate the development of impact and provide technical instructions.
In southern China, farmers should implement protective measures against freezing and water logging for rapeseed, open-field vegetables and fruit trees. Also, efforts should be made to allocate and transport disaster relief seeds, fertilizers, fodder, vaccines and other production materials as needed.
Source: chinadaily.com.cn