Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs: Currently in the peak period of spring fertilization, there is sufficient supply of spring farming fertilizers.

The State Council Information Office held a press conference on the operation of the agricultural and rural economy in the first quarter of 2026. L Xiutao, head of the Planting Industry Management Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, stated that at present, during the "Grain Rain" season, wheat and rapeseed have entered a critical period for yield formation, and spring farming and planting have been fully launched nationwide, with smooth progress in spring agricultural production. Looking at the progress of spring farming, the area sown with spring crops accounts for more than half of the annual grain area, and production accounts for over 60%. Currently, the progress of spring sowing is normal and the overall intended area is stable. At present, it is the peak season for spring fertilizer application. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, together with relevant departments, is coordinating efforts to ensure an adequate supply of fertilizers and stable prices. Fertilizer supply for spring farming is sufficient, and it is being delivered to grassroots distribution points in a timely manner. Prices have slightly increased compared to last year, but domestic fertilizer prices are much lower than international prices. According to the latest agricultural situation report from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, the progress of spring sowing has reached over 20%, slightly faster than the same period last year. Early rice planting has exceeded 80%, while spring corn planting has reached 10%, and spring soybean planting has started one after another.