Agricultural advance in so vast a country, with such a large population and backward economy as in China, requires above all else mobilizing the initiative of peasants to work hard and self-reliantly.

We need to advocate a spirit of self-reliance and hard struggle, be realistic and pragmatic, and work diligently.

Our country has a huge population and backward economy. To develop agriculture, we need a series of correct policies to arouse the farmers' enthusiasm to work hard and depend on themselves.