Chinese authorities have stepped up efforts to tackle a severe drought impacting summer crop planting, allocating 443 million yuan ($62.26 million) in emergency funds to safeguard food security. Seven provinces — Hebei, Shanxi, Jiangsu, Anhui, Shandong, Henan, and Shaanxi — will receive support to address parched farmland caused by recent record-breaking heatwaves. 🌞
The funds will help farmers replant crops, replenish soil moisture, and apply fertilizers to salvage this season's harvest. With temperatures soaring and soil drying rapidly, the initiative aims to stabilize agricultural production ahead of the critical autumn harvest. 📈
\"This isn't just about saving crops — it's about securing the food supply chain,\" the Ministry of Finance emphasized in its announcement. The move comes as farmers like those in Henan Province’s Yiyang County race against time, using machinery to plant corn in drought-affected fields. 🌽
China’s proactive measures highlight its focus on climate resilience amid increasingly unpredictable weather patterns. Stay tuned for updates on how these efforts shape global food markets and rural livelihoods. 🌐
