Brief Analysis of the Impact of the COVID-19 Epidemic on China's Food Security in 2020

Abstract

"Don't panic with grain in hand", grain is not only an important strategic goods related to national security, but also the most basic living guarantee for the people. Food security is the most concerned issue of the Chinese government and the people. Against the background of the continuous spread of the COVID-19, China's food security has been challenged. The analysis found that the epidemic has changed people's food consumption structure; epidemic control policies, agricultural meteorology and pest risks and international The changing situation has certain impacts on food production and supply. However, these impacts are short-lived, localized and limited. Fully understanding these impacts and implementing corresponding countermeasures according to their characteristics will further ensure my country's food security.