Abstract:

Guangdong is located in the subtropical zone with high temperature and long sunshine hours, which has natural climate conditions for high quality and high yield of rice, and a long history of rice cultivation. As one of China’s 13 major grain production areas, Guangdong has brilliant achievements named as the ‘Guangdong rice phenomenon’ since the dwarf varieties’ breeding. However, over the years, Guangdong has relatively high dependence on rice from other areas because the self-sufficiency rate of rice in Guangdong is just about 30%. With the outbreak of COVID-19, the rice security of Guangdong is affected to a certain degree. This study investigated the current situation of rice production in Guangdong and analyzed the existing problems by referring to relevant materials such as China Agricultural Statistical Yearbook, Guangdong Statistical Yearbook and Guangdong Rural Statistical Yearbook, et al. Suggestions were put forward to promote the development of rice industry through policy guidance, strengthening the breeding of breakthrough varieties, building a perfect extension and demonstration system, digitizing marketing channels and extending the value chain of rice.

Key words: Guangdong, rice, planting area, yield, mechanization