A healthy environment is the biggest advantage of rural areas, and it is also the decisive factor in agricultural competition, Xi said, adding that more effort should be made to address pollution problems in rural areas.

The president pledged to fight criminal activities related to food safety and ensure that the people have access to safe agricultural products.

Xi attached great importance to infrastructure construction in rural areas, and he instructed local authorities to focus on building roads, water projects, logistics and internet facilities for farmers.