According to the official website, the Information Office of the State Council held a press conference on the afternoon of the 20th. Han Changfu, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, introduced the development of agriculture and rural affairs in 2018. He said that in 2018, new achievements had been made in the development of agriculture and rural affairs, solid steps had been taken to overcome poverty and make a good start in rural revitalization. Agricultural production has reaped a bumper harvest, with a total grain output of 1315.8 billion kg, which has stabilized at more than 120 million kg for seven consecutive years. There is abundant supply of important agricultural products such as meat, eggs, milk, fruits, vegetables and fisheries. Farmers'income continued to grow rapidly. The per capita disposable income of rural residents was 14617 yuan. After deducting the price factor, the real growth rate was 6.6%. The growth rate continued to be higher than that of urban residents. Rural development has taken on a new look. The three-year campaign to improve rural settlements has been launched and the first "China Peasants'Harvest Festival" has been successfully held. Agricultural and rural affairs are steadily improving, which provides strong support for sustainable and healthy economic and social development.
