Han Changfu: Fighting against pests in the autumn

On August 17th, Minister of Agriculture Han Changfu went to Hebei to investigate and guide the prevention and control of autumn grain pests and diseases. Han Changfu pointed out that due to the influence of anomalous climate , the major pests and diseases of crops in autumn this year were obviously heavier than normal years. The outbreak of corn stickworms in some northern regions was endangered, the pests and diseases of middle and late rice in the south were generally emphasized, and the potato late blight was faced with a pandemic threat. We must attach great importance to ideology, base ourselves on fighting against natural disasters, earnestly strengthen monitoring and early warning, increase propaganda and training, vigorously carry out unified prevention and control, and effectively promote scientific prevention and control. We must do our best to intensify our efforts, strengthen measures, and lay a solid foundation for autumn worms. Prevent and control tough battles to achieve "insects to seize the grain", to seize the autumn harvest.

Han Changfu went deep into the fields, plant protection service stations, and agricultural-funded compound yards in Gu'an, Bazhou, etc. to investigate and guide the prevention and control of autumn grain pests and diseases, and to understand the supply of pesticides and other agricultural resources. After the end of July this year, some parts of Hebei were affected by three generations of armyworm, and Hebei Province attached great importance to it. The agricultural department took urgent actions and went all out to fight the annihilation of “strive for 10 days to fight against the armyworm” in order to achieve remarkable results. A large area of ​​control and reduction of disasters was achieved, and the momentum of the migration of armyworms to the south was also curbed. Han Changfu fully affirmed this. He stressed that after concerted efforts by all parties, the spread of pests and diseases has been effectively contained and the prevention and control work has achieved phased results. The agricultural departments at all levels will continue to make persistent efforts and lay a solid foundation for the harvesting of crops. A moment.

In the middle of the earth, it is full of strength. At present, it is the key season for the summer corn to draw and spine. The field of green oil is endless. This year's rain is good. The corn has been one person high, and the growth is very gratifying. Han Changfu came to Lincheng Village, Niulao Town, Gu'an County, Hebei Province, and set aside thick corn leaves and walked into the depths of the cornfield to observe the harmful effects of armyworm on the corn and found that the biting of the armyworm on corn was from bottom to top. Due to the timely prevention and control, the upper part of the corn has almost no trace of the armyworm. The person in charge of the local agricultural department introduced that due to the timely prevention and control, the leadership attached importance to place, propaganda in place, measures in place, materials in place, pest control has been effectively controlled, there is no spread. Han Changfu expressed appreciation for "one timely and four in place." He pointed out that armyworm is a pest with migratory characteristics, so long as it is timely and effective, it is preventable and controllable. At present, from the perspective of planting area, field management, and seedling growth, the autumn grain situation is good. As long as pests and diseases are controlled, there is hope for a good harvest of autumn crops.

Han Changfu is very concerned about the general rule of diseases and insect pests and the situation of group defense groups. In Lincheng Village, villager Bai Heqing was using a trigger-type backpack smoke machine to remove insects. Han Changfu went down and carefully examined the structure of this medical device. He asked about the effect, and lifted the smoke machine to weigh the weight. He kindly said to Bai Heqing: It was hard for me to back up. You worked hard!” In Dongji Village, Nanmeng Town, Bazhou City, Han Changfu asked the village party secretary about insect pests and prevention and control. When he learned that the contiguous plots in the village were collectively controlled, they sporadically After the block was controlled by the peasants themselves, he even claimed that it would be a good idea to combine the rule of defensive system with the prevention and treatment of groups. Seeing that the corn in the field is growing taller and weed-free, Han Changfu praised the villagers for their true intentions. Not far away, the town's unified defense service team is conducting armyworm prevention and control operations in the fields. Han Changfu went to talk to the operators in a cordial conversation. He asked with concern about their salary, treatment plan, and staff composition. They carefully observed the fog and fog machine. It was learned that a machine filled with a drug could prevent and control 15-20 mu, and that it could prevent and control 40 mu in an hour. He was very pleased that they paid attention to safety and prevent heat stroke poisoning. Han Changfu also watched the pest control operations of the Bees III agricultural aircraft. He emphasized that all localities should extensively mobilize and vigorously promote propaganda, vigorously promote unified defense and group prevention, and resolutely curb outbreaks of pests and diseases. Agricultural departments at all levels must organize experts and agricultural technicians to re-enter pest re-emergence areas to develop technologies. Service, guide farmers to use drugs scientifically, use drugs safely, and use high-efficiency pharmaceuticals and drugs to ensure control effectiveness.

Han Changfu is very concerned about the supply of pesticides, medical equipment and other agricultural resources. The Urban Plant Protection Service Department of Bazhou City is one of the largest agricultural resources sales outlets in the region and mainly deals in pesticides, chemical fertilizers, and seeds. Han Changfu walked into the service department and picked up a bottle of pesticides to control armyworm. Asked about prices and methods of use, he encouraged business executives not to sell counterfeit drugs, did not take the opportunity to increase prices, and be an honest and trustworthy conscience manager. He stressed that at present, it is the critical period for the prevention and control of diseases and pests in autumn crops. The use of pesticides and medical devices is large. The agricultural departments at all levels must strengthen supervision of the agricultural capital market, resolutely put an end to false pesticides and agricultural pests, and promptly investigate and punish pesticides. Plant protection machinery price behavior.

Chen Mengshan, chief economist of the Ministry of Agriculture, participated in the survey.