(NAFB.com) – China released its annual rural policy blueprint, pledging to strengthen food security, support farm incomes, and accelerate agricultural technology development. The plan, known as the “No. 1 Document,” prioritizes grain and oilseed production amid ongoing trade tensions and climate challenges. According to Reuters, the document calls for stabilizing domestic soybean supplies through improved yields rather than expanded acreage. Officials also highlighted biotechnology, artificial intelligence and mechanization as key tools to boost productivity. The South China Morning Post reported that Beijing is also focused on managing pork and beef output to prevent price volatility. Analysts say the policy underscores China’s effort to reduce reliance on imports while maintaining flexibility in global agricultural trade.