BEIJING, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- China will step up efforts in preventing drought and ensuring summer grain and oil harvest, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said Thursday.
All localities are required to implement preventive measures in advance to ensure water for crop irrigation, according to a plan issued by the ministry and three relevant government agencies recently.
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