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Gansu Fights Food Waste with Whole Grains
19 Oct
Summary
- Gansu promotes whole-grain consumption and reduces food loss.
- University research enhances coarse grain nutritional value.
- Gansu's food security system shows significant improvement.
Gansu province initiated nationwide food security activities on Friday, emphasizing whole-grain consumption and food loss reduction. This campaign, in observance of World Food Day, underscores the theme "Innovate today, nourish tomorrow." Provincial officials stressed the ongoing importance of food security.
The province is developing its whole-grain industry, which includes specialty grains such as millet, oats, and highland barley. Initiatives focus on enhancing crop varieties, improving storage, and advancing processing technologies to add value to local agricultural resources.
Educational efforts at Gansu Agricultural University showcased cultivation and processing practices. The university's research into coarse grains' nutritional benefits is being applied industrially, aiming to reduce waste, boost nutrition, and increase farmer incomes.
A youth volunteer team was established to encourage students to minimize food waste and promote whole-grain knowledge. Schools across Gansu will also run campaigns for students to finish meals, supported by expert advice and media outreach on nutrition and waste reduction.
Gansu has bolstered its food security infrastructure, improving its grain reserve system. Per capita grain reserves are among the nation's highest, with emergency supply outlets available in townships and communities province-wide.
