Notice on issuing the implementation Plan for the minimum purchase Price of early Indica Rice in 2013

The development and reform commissions of all provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government, departments of finance, departments of agriculture, grain bureaus, price bureaus, branches of the Agricultural Development Bank, and relevant branches of China Grain Storage:

In order to implement the policy of minimum grain purchase price and do a good job in purchasing early indica rice this year, the "preliminary Plan for the implementation of the minimum purchase Price of early Indica Rice in 2013" is issued to you.

Rice is expected to have another bumper harvest this year, and the current market price is lower than that of last year, and the purchase and sale situation is more complicated. All relevant localities and departments should attach great importance to the purchase and sale of rice, pay close attention to the changes in market prices, guide local reserve enterprises to increase their acquisitions, grasp the timing, rhythm, and prices of rotation, and guide all kinds of market entities to actively enter the market, stabilize market prices, and effectively protect the interests of grain farmers. In view of the fact that it is possible to start the minimum purchase price plan for early indica rice this year, it is necessary to make various preparations in advance, strengthen policy publicity, coordinate and resolve the contradictions and problems arising in the acquisition process in a timely manner, and ensure that the purchase of early indica rice can be carried out smoothly.

I hereby inform you.