DIRECTIVE OF GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION COUNCIL ON WINTER AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES IN CHINA

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• Document Creation Date: December 22, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 24, 2011
• Sequence Number: 5
• Publication Date: June 8, 1954
• Content Type: REPORT

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DIRECTIVE OF GOVERMENT AnNINIgTRATION COUNCIL
ON WINTER AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES IN CHINA
Te KunZPao, Tientsin,
2 Deb ci953
Ir South China, winter production is the most important matter for all cadres
to give attention to, and any other program that might interfere with it should
be suspended.
In 1954, a new increase in production must be attained by building on the
steady progress ofthe past few years. Only by continued production increases
can the national economy be kept in balance. Though certain temporary diff.cul-
ties are Still apparent, they are not insurmountable.
Promotion of the organization of mutual aid teams and agricultural production
cooperatives is a matter of primary importance in socializing the rural economy.
It is the main factor in easing peasants problems, raising the standard of living,
and increasing production. The winter season should be used to improve the quality
and functioning of the organizations. In areas where land reform has only recently
been carried out, agricultural production cooperatives may be organized experimen-
tally on the hsien level and in more advanced areas en the ch'u level. :success
with agricultural production cooperatives will encourage enrollr..ent in mutual aid
teams. Special plans must be laid and particular persons charged with responsi-
bility for the success of the program. Continual improvement in the internal
organization and activates of mutual aid teams and agricultural cooperatives must
be effected to insure satisfaction and enthusiasm of members.
The most important details of winter production activities are:
1. In areas where all-year cultivation is possible, plant winter wheat and
vegetables which mature in the spring. The masses should be organized in ac-
tivities to conserve soil moisture and to eliminate insect larvae.
2. Promote a greater interest among peasants in a more widespread and gener-
ous use of fertilizers. Since commercial fertilizers are currently in short
supply, the advantages of natural fertilizers should be stressed.
3? Promote repair of existing projects and development of new small-scale
irrigation projects. Where practicability and existence of technical talent
indicate, small-scale water reservoirs may be constructed. The labor force for
these projects should be recruited from surplus labor created by the mutual aid
cooperative program.
4. During 1953, ep.'demics caused serious losses among farm animals. Insist
on better handling and inoculat+on of animals to reduce such losses. Veterinari-
ans should be mobilSzed to aid the farmers.
5. Aid peasants in repairing and acquiring implements. Promote new imple-
ment sales in accord with the requirements of local communities. Provide better
instruction and. demonstrations in the use of new implements and make organized
provision for repairs. Provitsion of materials and artisans for repair of old
implements is important.
6. Organize winter-type supplementary activities to increase peasant in-
comes.
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7. Carry out the winter iarm loan and oa:i collection yropa:n. .;bile
there are, no doubt, some needy families to whom loans may be ad:ancei, in gen-
eral, because of the increased crop purchasing program of 1953, farmers have more
money than heretofore, hence the loan collection program should be strongly rushed.
This is important Co that fluid capital may he on hand for 1554 loans.
Supply and marketing cooperatives :nust try to most the needs of the farmers
for implements and production materials. farniars have sold more grain in 1953
than usual and have more money to spend for tiiuse things. When goods cannot be
supplied irmmediately, farmers should deposit their funds in the People's Bank,
the Trust Cooperatives, or with the marketing cooperatives as advance pa;,7ment on
orders `or goods. They may also be cncoiirage~i to invest surplus funds or savings
in government bonds. Farmers should not waste their money on nor~ssentials.
.t-enuous efforts should be cede to carry, out the product'in-1'or-relief prp-
gram. :'wring 1953, gains in agricultural production ware rode in areas free 'rum
alamity, but because of calamities in some a'cars th, Iotet ,ational production
fell below that of 1552. Failure to get calamit' areas back t. normal will re-
cult in inability co meet 1954 goals. Pupplenentary Industries, drainage ~:roj-
cets, attention to health of both people and animals should all be used to re-
store normal. -on,litions so that 1954 surn.'_uses can mok? up for 1953 shortages.
Among m'.nority nationalities, the gei:eral pri:iciple of ir.c_cased c_roduction
for 1954 should be promoted, but the many varyin local conditions must be take
into account and allowed for in promotion activities.
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