On the Food Security Policy and Its Practice in the Song Dynasty
In the Song Dynasty,natural disasters and wars among the nations were frequent,the population grew,the contradiction between human and land were conspicuous,land annexation was serious,and the food security situations was grim.The government of the Song Dynasty vigorously reclaimed fields,developed agriculture,improved farming techniques,and increased grain production;Encouraged grain trade,promoted grain circulation,and stabilized grain prices;Strengthened storage construction,increased reserves,and improved storage management to ensure food in disasters and emergencies.Through a series of policies and measures,the Song Dynasty promoted the development of agriculture,laid a foundation for the social and economic development,and also played an important role in ensuring food security.However,the food security policies and measures also had deficiencies and defects,and many good policies and measures could not be consistent,coupled with frequent natural disasters,financial crises,and corruption of officials,the food crisis was also becoming more and more serious,further weakening the country's ability to ensure food security.
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