Speed up the innovation and development of organic agriculture industry

I. the present situation of Organic Industry in China

By the end of 2013, the production area of organic plant products in China was about 2 million hectares (1.28 million hectares of organic planting area, accounting for 0.95% of the arable land), ranking fourth in the world. At present, there are more than 7000 organic production enterprises in China, the value of certified products is 81.6 billion yuan, and the sales volume of certified organic products is about 30 billion yuan, mainly grain, vegetables and tea.

II. Environmental, economic and social benefits of organic industry

(1) the environmental benefits of organic agriculture. Organic agriculture can increase the number and species of wildlife in rural areas, improve biodiversity, maintain soil health, reduce the risk of water pollution and reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

In 2013, the area of certified organic crops is about 2 million hectares, which is estimated to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides by about 720000 tons and 46000 tons per year.

(2) the economic benefits of organic agriculture. At present, the price of organic agricultural products in the domestic market is 50% Mel 100% higher than that of conventional food, and some products, such as vegetables and rice, can be 2-3 times higher or more, and relatively high economic benefits can be obtained by engaging in organic production. At the same time, many bases rely on organic agriculture to promote the development of tourism and promote the adjustment of rural industrial structure. Through the industrial management of organic food, promote the development of related secondary and tertiary industries, and improve the overall level of rural economy.

(3) the social benefits of organic agriculture. Organic agriculture is a labor-intensive industry, which can accommodate a large number of farmers' employment and solve the problem of farmers' employment. At the same time, organic agriculture encourages biodiversity and traditional farming techniques to ensure fair working standards.

Suggestions on the further development of organic industry in China

(1) attach importance to the public welfare of organic production and strengthen government support for the organic industry. The state should increase investment in the scientific research and technical popularization and application of organic agriculture. In the areas with conditions and suitable for the development of organic agriculture, we should vigorously develop organic agriculture in the surrounding areas of important ecological functional areas, such as ecological counties, environmentally sensitive areas, nature reserves, drinking water source protection areas and so on. The state should also formulate a unified organic industry development plan and national action plan, establish medium-and long-term development goals and directions, and formulate some major construction projects and development strategies.

(2) to include the promotion of the development of organic industry in the scope of functions of relevant local government departments

To promote and support the development of organic products industry will be included in the scope of responsibility of relevant local government agencies, so that local departments have evidence to rely on in promoting the development of organic products industry.

(3) strengthen the top-level design of innovative research to lay a good foundation for the sustainable development of the organic industry.

In the scientific research of organic industry, attention should be paid to the close combination of science and technology with production enterprises and market, and to improve the ability of independent innovation together with scientific research and practical operators in the front line of organic production.

(4) strengthen legislation and system construction to ensure the development of organic industry

It is necessary to strengthen the construction of the financial system and give full play to the guiding role of financial funds in the construction of a resource-saving and environment-friendly society.

(5) strengthen the establishment of organic production bases and promote the large-scale and industrial development of organic agriculture.

Since 2003, the Ministry of Environmental Protection has vigorously promoted the establishment of the "National Organic Food production Base". At present, a total of 176 organic product production bases in five batches have passed the examination, which has become a model and example for the construction of local organic product bases.

(6) strengthen supervision to ensure the healthy development of the organic product industry

At present, China has basically established a food and agricultural products certification and accreditation system covering the whole process of "from farmland to table", and gradually formed a work pattern of "unified management and joint implementation".

(7) step up publicity and actively guide the production and consumption of organic products

In the future, we need to carry out publicity activities that are closer to consumers, organize consumers to participate in the organic production process, and eliminate the integrity crisis, so as to actively consume organic products.