The feasibility study report on the construction project of national maize seed production base was approved.

Recently, the National Development and Reform Commission formally approved the feasibility study report on the construction project of the National Maize seed production Base (Gansu). This project is the largest agricultural project in Gansu Province for many years. After the project is completed, it will effectively improve the standardization, large-scale production level and seed quality of maize seeds in Gansu and even in China, which is of great significance for ensuring national food security.

It is reported that according to the National Plan for increasing Grain production capacity by 100 billion jin, the state will strengthen the construction of hybrid corn bases in the Hexi Corridor in Gansu Province. After the study of the National Development and Reform Commission in conjunction with the Ministry of Agriculture and other departments, it was decided to organize and implement the national maize seed production base (Gansu) construction project in Gansu Province, so as to provide experience and reference for the comprehensive implementation of the national maize seed production base construction project. Accordingly, the Provincial Development and Reform Commission commissioned China International Engineering Consulting Company to compile and formally report the Feasibility study report of the National Maize seed production Base (Gansu) Construction Project. After inviting the leaders of the National Development and Reform Commission and relevant experts to conduct on-the-spot investigation and research, and held relevant meetings to review, demonstrate, revise and improve, the National Development and Reform Commission formally approved the feasibility study report of the project. The total investment of the project is estimated to be 575 million yuan, including a fixed subsidy of 341 million yuan from the National Development and Reform Commission. The main construction contents include the transformation of 300000 mu of standardized corn seed production base through the implementation of land leveling, irrigation and water conservancy, field roads and farmland shelterbelt projects. the base is mainly distributed in Ganzhou District, Linze County, Gaotai County, Jiuquan City, Liangzhou District of Wuwei City and Huizhou County of Longnan City.

The implementation of the construction project of the National Maize seed production Base (Gansu) will give full play to Gansu's unique natural resources, technical strength and location advantages. After the completion of the project, the standardization of maize seeds, the level of large-scale production and seed quality have been significantly improved, the yield of improved varieties per mu has been stable at more than 460kg, the annual output of improved varieties of corn has been 138000 tons, and the guarantee capacity of corn seed supply has been significantly improved. it is of great significance to ensure national food security. In accordance with the spirit and requirements of the national approval documents, the Provincial Development and Reform Commission will actively organize and coordinate relevant departments to carry out the preliminary design of the project, implement various construction conditions, establish and improve the project construction and management system, and promote the early start and implementation of the project.