Experts’ Interpretation of Farmland Water Conservancy Regulations 2018 Compiled Edition

Experts interpret the compiled version of farmland water conservancy regulations in 2018

Interpretation 1: Focus on key links to comprehensively strengthen farmland water conservancy construction and management

my country's climatic conditions of hot and rainy seasons have created favorable conditions for agricultural development. However, uneven spatial and temporal distribution of rainfall, mismatched distribution of water and soil resources, and frequent floods and droughts have affected agricultural development. These specific conditions also determine that irrigation and drainage play a very important role in my country's agricultural production, economic and social development, ecology and environmental protection. Farmland water conservancy plays an extremely important role in improving agricultural production conditions and increasing comprehensive agricultural production capabilities. The "Farmland Water Conservancy Regulations" (hereinafter referred to as the "Regulations") regulate the entire process of farmland water conservancy construction and management, and establish and improve the farmland water conservancy construction and management system in an all-round way. The promulgation of the "Regulations" provides legal protection for accelerating the development of farmland water conservancy, and is of great significance to promoting agricultural modernization and ensuring national food security.

1. Focus on improving the planning and coordination mechanism and unify engineering construction standards

my country's farmland water conservancy construction involves water conservancy, land, agriculture, development and reform, finance, poverty alleviation, tobacco, and sugar industries Various departments and industries have different standards in terms of engineering construction level and quality. In order to ensure that all departments carry out farmland water conservancy construction in accordance with unified plans and standards, the "Regulations" should be used as the basis, the leading role of county-level governments in planning should be strengthened, and the approved farmland water conservancy planning should be used as the basis for farmland water conservancy construction and management, and establish Improve the planning and coordination mechanism, unify project construction standards, ensure the quality of project construction, and create good basic conditions for project operation and management.

2. Focus on deepening the reform of the property rights system, and improve the management system and mechanism of farmland water conservancy projects by category

There are many farmland water conservancy projects in my country, covering a wide range of areas, and various types. There are 98,000 similar reservoirs, more than 7,700 large and medium-sized irrigation areas, and more than 20 million small farmland water conservancy projects. The management systems and mechanisms are quite different and should be classified and improved. For state-owned large and medium-sized farmland water conservancy projects, the government and relevant departments should earnestly fulfill the responsibilities of project owners, stabilize funding sources, and fully implement the "two fees". For small farmland water conservancy projects, it is necessary to gradually clarify ownership, implement management and protection rights, and protect income rights, establish a government-led management system with the participation of all parties, implement management and protection subjects and responsibilities, and ensure that the projects are used, managed, and paid for. Benefit for a long time.

3. Focus on strictly implementing total water consumption control and quota management to improve agricultural water efficiency

my country’s agricultural water consumption accounts for more than 60% of the total water consumption. In some places, water consumption is The efficiency is not high and the water saving potential is large. Agricultural water conservation should be regarded as a national strategy, and a system combining total volume control and quota management of farmland irrigation water should be implemented. Based on the total water consumption control indicators in county-level administrative regions and in accordance with crop irrigation water quotas, the control indicators are gradually broken down into rural collective economic organizations, farmers' water cooperative organizations, farmers and other water use entities, and implemented to specific water sources to clarify water rights. , strictly implement total volume control and quota management, and form a forced mechanism to improve efficiency.

4. Focus on improving the agricultural water price formation mechanism and accelerate the comprehensive reform of agricultural water prices

For a long time, the price of agricultural water supply in my country has only been about 35% of the water supply cost. The rate is only about 80%, which seriously affects the normal operation and efficiency of the project. The water price for farmland irrigation water should be reasonably determined, and paid use and metered charging should be implemented. After comprehensive consideration of the water supply cost of farmland water conservancy projects, the scarcity of water resources, and the affordability of users, water prices for each link should be reasonably formulated and adjusted in a timely manner. Explore the implementation of classified water prices and a progressive price increase system for excess quotas.

5. Focus on strengthening the construction of grassroots water conservancy service systems and improve grassroots water conservancy service capabilities

The grassroots water conservancy service system provides all-round services for rural water conservancy construction, operation, maintenance and management The organizations and institutions are mainly composed of grassroots water conservancy service agencies, farmers' water cooperative organizations and quasi-public welfare professional service teams. In accordance with the decisions and arrangements of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, we must clarify the functional status of the grassroots water conservancy service system, increase support, improve the guarantee mechanism, and vigorously promote its construction and development.

People's governments at the county level should include the public welfare business funds of grassroots water conservancy service agencies into the government budget at the same level; support professional service organizations to carry out public welfare work such as farmland irrigation and drainage, farmland water conservancy project facility maintenance, etc. through government purchase of services; support farmers Water cooperatives carry out the construction, operation, operation and maintenance of farmland water conservancy projects and protect their legitimate rights and interests.

Interpretation of the basic principles and implementation of farmland water conservancy work in my country

The promulgation of the "Farmland Water Conservancy Regulations" (hereinafter referred to as the "Regulations") will further standardize the planning, construction, and construction of farmland water conservancy. Operation and management work, and help establish and improve the basic system and long-term mechanism of farmland water conservancy, thereby providing a solid legal guarantee for the stable development of agriculture and national food security. The "Regulations" clarify the basic principles of farmland water conservancy work, that is, the development of farmland water conservancy adheres to government leadership, scientific planning, local conditions, water conservation and efficiency, and equal emphasis on construction and management. These five basic principles are the soul of the Regulations and the concrete embodiment of the purpose of farmland water conservancy work. They play a guiding and programmatic role in the construction of the entire farmland water conservancy governance system.

Government leadership is the cornerstone for the orderly development of farmland water conservancy work. Farmland water conservancy has the characteristics of basic and public welfare, which requires the government to strengthen its leadership awareness, improve the farmland water conservancy working mechanism, improve the organizational management system, increase the intensity of farmland water conservancy management and reform, and be responsible for organizing and guiding all social entities to actively Participate in the construction and management of farmland water conservancy to achieve innovation in farmland water conservancy management methods. The principle of government leadership in the "Regulations" is firstly reflected in clarifying the organizational leadership role and status of governments at all levels in farmland water conservancy construction work; secondly, it is reflected in stipulating the responsibilities of farmland water conservancy construction management of relevant departments.

Scientific planning is the basic basis for farmland water conservancy construction and management. A special chapter of the "Regulations" stipulates the farmland water conservancy planning system, with the purpose of forming a scientific and long-term planning constraint mechanism in farmland water conservancy work. The principle of scientific planning emphasizes the scientific nature of farmland water conservancy planning, which is mainly achieved through four aspects: First, planning preparation requires the use of scientific methods, careful and meticulous investigation work, and overall consideration of the level of economic and social development, the balance between supply and demand of water and land resources, and agricultural production. needs, irrigation and drainage development needs, environmental protection and other factors; secondly, it is emphasized that the preparation of plans should solicit opinions from rural collective economic organizations, farmers' water cooperative organizations, farmers and other aspects, which reflects strong public participation; thirdly, it cannot Planning for the sake of planning, planning should serve agricultural production, which requires regular evaluation of plans to prevent planning from becoming a stumbling block to the development of farmland water conservancy; fourth, attention should be paid to the connection between farmland water conservancy planning and other related plans to avoid disconnection or conflict situation.

Adapting measures to local conditions is an inevitable requirement for farmland water conservancy work. Our country has a vast territory, and there are great differences in topography and water conditions in various places. Differentiated models for the construction, management and maintenance of farmland water conservancy projects must be constructed based on the different needs of various places. In the Regulations, the principle of adapting measures to local conditions has many manifestations. In the planning process, the "Regulations" emphasize the need to comprehensively consider multiple factors and prepare farmland water conservancy plans based on different conditions in various places. In the project construction phase, the Regulations require all localities to formulate farmland water conservancy standards and acceptance methods for small farmland water conservancy projects in accordance with legal procedures and authority. In terms of project operation and maintenance, the "Regulations" clearly stipulate the operation and maintenance subjects and maintenance responsibilities based on the different needs and possible types of farmland water conservancy, comprehensively considering the relationship between investment and benefits. In terms of irrigation and drainage management, the Regulations stipulate water resources control in major grain-producing areas, areas with serious water shortages, fragile ecological environments, and areas with overexploitation of groundwater.

Water conservation and efficiency are the fundamental guidelines for farmland water conservancy work in the new era. my country is seriously short of water resources, and the contradiction between agricultural water use has become increasingly prominent. In order to achieve the purpose of water conservation and high efficiency, the "Regulations" stipulates a system that combines total volume control and quota management of farmland irrigation water, and encourages the promotion of water-saving irrigation technology, as well as advanced agricultural machinery, agronomy and biotechnology, etc., to improve Irrigation water efficiency. On the other hand, the "Regulations" emphasize that the construction and management of farmland water conservancy projects must fully consider local water resources conditions, clearly stating that areas with water shortages must restrict the development of high water-consuming crops, and areas with over-exploitation of groundwater must prohibit new withdrawals of groundwater for farmland irrigation. .

Paying equal attention to construction and management is an important starting point for farmland water conservancy work. "Emphasis on construction and neglect of management" is a major problem plaguing the development of farmland water conservancy in my country.

By establishing and improving a management system, determining the main entities for operation and maintenance of farmland water conservancy projects, and clarifying the maintenance responsibilities of each entity, as well as the legal liability for failure to perform maintenance responsibilities in accordance with the law, we can truly achieve equal emphasis on construction and management. The "Regulations" carefully designed the management and protection system of farmland water conservancy. First, it clarified the operation and maintenance subjects and maintenance responsibilities of farmland water conservancy projects; second, it established a reasonable burden mechanism for operation and maintenance funds; third, it allowed social forces to provide irrigation services and collect fees. The fourth is to require the water administrative departments of local people's governments at or above the county level to provide guidance and technical support for social forces to participate in the construction and operation of farmland water conservancy projects; the fifth is to stipulate the occupation of agricultural irrigation water sources, Farmland water conservancy project facilities should be compensated.

Interpretation 3 of the "Farmland Water Conservancy Regulations" provide strong guarantee and support for the development of farmland water conservancy

Chapter 6 "Guarantee and Support" *** Article 3 of the "Farmland Water Conservancy Regulations" (Third Article 15-Article 40), clarifies the government's safeguard measures and support policies for farmland water conservancy construction and management, and respectively stipulates the investment channels for farmland water conservancy project construction, government guidance and support, the construction of grassroots water conservancy service systems, and the promotion of new technologies. and training, commendation, etc.

1. Take public finance as the leading role and increase diversified investment

First, highlight the dominant position of government investment. The implementation of the combination of government investment and social investment first emphasizes the responsibilities of the people's governments at or above the county level for investment in farmland water conservancy construction. This is determined by the needs of national food security and the public welfare nature of farmland water conservancy. Therefore, on the one hand, finance at all levels must set up special funds for farmland water conservancy construction and increase budget arrangements. On the other hand, governments at all levels must strengthen the integration of funds for agricultural and water-related projects and make overall arrangements in accordance with farmland water conservancy planning to form an overall effect. .

The second is to raise funds through multiple channels. Adhere to the efforts of both the government and society. With the transfer of land contract management rights and the entry of industrial and commercial capital into the agricultural field, social forces have a realistic demand for investment in farmland water conservancy construction. Therefore, while increasing investment, governments at all levels should also encourage and guide the society Strength is invested in farmland water conservancy construction, including farmers' labor, large grain growers' investment, agricultural industrialization leading enterprises' investment, bank loan investment, etc., to ensure that there is sufficient investment in farmland water conservancy construction and solve the problems of excessive debts and insufficient investment.

2. Guided by policy support, mobilize social participation

First, establish a reward and subsidy policy. People's governments at the county level should formulate and improve farmland water conservancy construction subsidy policies, clarify project construction implementation plans, subsidy objects, subsidy scope, subsidy standards, subsidy fund arrangements, use and allocation procedures, etc., and increase publicity and increase social participation. Encourage all localities to mobilize the enthusiasm of social forces to participate in accordance with the principles of working first and then supplementing, doing more and supplementing more, working less and supplementing, not working but not supplementing, and competing for rewards and subsidies. In addition, reward measures should be formulated to commend and reward units and individuals that have made outstanding achievements in farmland water conservancy work in accordance with relevant national regulations.

The second is to improve water conservancy management policies. Governments at all levels should provide policy guarantees for social forces to carry out farmland water conservancy project operations, including further improving a reasonable water supply price formation mechanism, formulating a water fee collection mechanism for providing irrigation services, and further clarifying farmland irrigation and drainage electricity to implement agricultural production electricity prices. etc., to ensure their reasonable operating income from operating farmland water conservancy projects.

The third is to explore financial support policies. The benefits of farmland water conservancy investment are mainly achieved by ensuring a bumper agricultural harvest, stabilizing and increasing production, and the social benefits are huge. However, the direct returns to investors are low, the cycle is long, and there are many obstacles to financing. Therefore, at the national level, financial institutions are guided to launch financial products and services that meet the characteristics of farmland water conservancy project projects, and local governments at all levels must also formulate docking policies accordingly, including farmland water conservancy project asset assessment, property rights mortgage, trading platform, guarantee mechanism, etc. Methods and systems will effectively guide financial institutions to increase credit support for farmland water conservancy.

3. Use grassroots water conservancy organizations as the carrier to strengthen management services

First, improve grassroots water conservancy public service institutions.

People's governments at the county level should strengthen the construction of grassroots water conservancy public welfare service stations such as township water conservancy stations, and clearly assign them public welfare functions such as farmland water conservancy construction management and science and technology promotion, so as to ensure that the institutions are sound, the establishment is reasonable, and the personnel are in place; the funds are included in the fiscal budget and basic The facilities are complete and the technical equipment is complete; the system is sound, the management is standardized, and the operation is efficient.

The second is to establish a water conservancy social service system. People's governments at all levels must cultivate and support the construction of water conservancy social service organizations such as professional entities, water user associations, and cooperatives, increase public financial investment, and establish target assessment and reward and subsidy incentive mechanisms through government purchase of services. , supporting professional service organizations to carry out public welfare work such as farmland irrigation and drainage, farmland water conservancy project facility maintenance, etc.

The third is to strengthen professional technical guidance and training in water conservancy. In view of the professionalism of farmland water conservancy projects and the increasing requirements for water conservancy technology due to economic and social development, local water administrative departments at all levels should formulate promotion catalogs and training plans for new farmland water conservancy technologies, focusing on new technologies such as water-saving irrigation and ecological management. Carry out training for grassroots water conservancy service personnel and farmers at different levels for cities and counties, cities and counties for townships, and counties and towns for farmers, provide guidance and technical support for social forces to participate in the construction and operation of farmland water conservancy projects, and ensure project quality and safety. and normal operation.

Interpretation 4: Strengthen project construction, operation and maintenance to ensure the long-term effectiveness of farmland water conservancy projects

The problem of lagging reform of farmland water conservancy management systems and operating mechanisms has not been well resolved for a long time. The promulgation and implementation of the "Farmland Water Conservancy Regulations" marks that farmland water conservancy construction management has entered the track of legalization and standardization, provides a rare opportunity for the development of farmland water conservancy, and will definitely play a positive role in promoting the development of farmland water conservancy.

1. Strengthen the construction of farmland water conservancy projects to ensure national food security

At present, the effective area of ??farmland irrigation in the country is 968 million acres. These irrigated areas with guaranteed harvests, stable and high yields despite droughts and floods are important to ensure national food security. Base. The Party Central Committee and the State Council attach great importance to farmland water conservancy construction. In recent years, the state has further increased investment in farmland water conservancy construction, and the development situation of farmland water conservancy is generally improving. However, due to the historical debts, weak links, and accumulated contradictions in farmland water conservancy construction, lagging behind in farmland water conservancy construction is still the biggest flaw affecting the stable development of agriculture and national food security. The central government has proposed to develop farmland water conservancy and speed up the construction of large and medium-sized irrigation areas, large and medium-sized irrigation and drainage pumping stations, small farmland water conservancy, water-saving irrigation and other projects. The construction tasks of farmland water conservancy projects are very heavy and arduous. The "Regulations" stipulates several key issues in the construction of farmland water conservancy projects in Chapter 3 of Project Construction: who is responsible for organizing and implementing the project, who is responsible for the quality and safety of the project, completion acceptance and information system construction, etc. First, it is clarified that the county-level people's government is the main body that organizes the formulation and implementation of annual farmland water conservancy project construction plans. Second, the county level integrates farmland water conservancy-related projects arranged by relevant departments and units in accordance with the farmland water conservancy plan, and integrates and promotes them as a whole to form a synergy. The integration of farmland water conservancy construction projects including water conservancy, agriculture, comprehensive agricultural development, land consolidation, poverty alleviation and development, and work-for-relief has solved the problem of difficult integration of projects arranged by multiple departments for many years. Third, it is stipulated that the project construction unit is responsible for project quality and safety, and the water administrative department at or above the county level and other relevant departments are responsible for supervision and management, making the responsibilities more clear. Fourth, the methods for project completion acceptance are stipulated by category. The acceptance of large and medium-sized projects shall be organized in accordance with the national acceptance regulations for water conservancy construction projects. The acceptance methods of small projects shall be formulated by the provincial water administrative department in conjunction with relevant departments. This fundamentally solves the problem of inconsistent acceptance methods between the central, provincial, municipal and county authorities and the inconsistency in completion acceptance methods between departments in the past, and clearly stipulates that beneficiaries should be invited to participate in the acceptance inspection, making the acceptance work more transparent and fair. Fifth, it is stipulated that water administrative departments at all levels should strengthen the construction of farmland water conservancy information systems. Use modern means to collect and publish information on farmland water conservancy planning, project construction, operation and maintenance, and improve management capabilities.

2. Strengthen project operation, maintenance and management to ensure long-term benefits of the project

Farmland water conservancy projects are large-scale and wide-ranging, and project operation and maintenance is a problem that has long troubled us. Farmland water conservancy projects are "three parts for construction and seven parts for management". Only if they are managed well can they benefit in the long run. Chapter 4 of the "Regulations" on project operation and maintenance provides for the effective mobilization and organization of various resources to ensure that the project is well maintained and ensures healthy operation through certain investment guarantees.

First of all, the subjects of operation and maintenance of different types of projects are clarified. Large and medium-sized farmland water conservancy projects are operated and maintained by units determined by the government, and social forces can also be introduced to participate in operation and maintenance by purchasing services. Small-scale farmland water conservancy projects, whether built with government investment or financial subsidies, are used and managed by rural collective economic organizations, farmers' water cooperative organizations, farmers and other beneficiaries. The beneficiaries or their entrusted units or individuals are responsible for operation and maintenance. This regulation is more in line with rural reality and makes it easier for project operation, maintenance and management. Second, it stipulates that people's governments at or above the county level must establish a reasonable burden mechanism for project operation and maintenance funds, which is a major breakthrough. At present, maintenance quotas for large and medium-sized irrigation areas and small farmland water conservancy projects have been promulgated, but there is a lack of a reasonable funding sharing mechanism. Beneficiaries must bear part of the burden, taking into account farmers' economic affordability, and in accordance with the agricultural water price formation mechanism, the water fees collected can be used for project operation and maintenance; the government finance must bear part of it to implement basic expenditures for public welfare personnel and maintenance of public welfare projects in large and medium-sized irrigation districts funds, farmland water conservancy project facility maintenance subsidy funds, etc. Once a reasonable funding mechanism is established, project operation and maintenance will be guaranteed. The third is to stipulate the supervision responsibilities of water administrative departments at all levels and project owners for project operation and maintenance. Beneficiaries who find problems have the right to report to the supervisory body. After receiving the report, the supervisory body must urge the units and individuals responsible for operation and maintenance to deal with it in a timely manner to solve the problem of no one taking care of or repairing the damage to the project. The fourth is to stipulate the occupation of agricultural irrigation water sources and farmland water conservancy engineering facilities. Solving the problems of disorderly urban and industrial development and free occupation of agricultural water sources and engineering facilities will be more conducive to protecting farmland water conservancy projects and farmers' legal water rights.

Units and individuals engaged in the construction, operation, maintenance and management of farmland water conservancy projects must thoroughly study, publicize and implement the "Regulations", and perform the duties conferred by the "Regulations" in accordance with the law, so as to ensure the construction, operation, maintenance and management of farmland water conservancy projects. The work will be more scientific and standardized to promote farmland water conservancy to a new level.

Interpretation 5: Give full play to the leadership and coordination role of planning to promote the healthy development of farmland water conservancy

Farmland water conservancy construction and management are closely related to regional water and land resource allocation and utilization, rural and agricultural development, ecological environment protection, etc. Related, it is a complex system engineering. Targeting at farmland water conservancy projects with large coverage and large quantities, diverse project forms, involving thousands of households and multi-channel, diversified construction methods and management models, to promote farmland water conservancy construction and management, we must make top-level designs and formulate good farmland water conservancy plans. Farmland water conservancy planning is the basis for farmland water conservancy construction and management, and an important basis for guiding the development of farmland water conservancy undertakings. The "Farmland Water Conservancy Regulations" (hereinafter referred to as the "Regulations") emphasize the scientific preparation of plans, give play to the guiding role of farmland water conservancy planning and the overall coordination role of planning, and will play a huge role in promoting the healthy development of farmland water conservancy undertakings.

1. The "Regulations" clarify the legal status of planning

Improving the authority and legal status of farmland water conservancy planning is an important condition for ensuring the healthy development of farmland water conservancy construction and management. In recent years, the water conservancy department has taken the lead in formulating a series of comprehensive plans and special plans for farmland water conservancy. 96% of counties across the country with farmland water conservancy construction tasks have completed county-level farmland water conservancy construction plans. These plans have played a positive role in coordinating the relationships between upstream and downstream, left and right banks, present and future, needs and possibilities, integrating agricultural and water-related projects, and accelerating farmland water conservancy construction and management. However, due to the unclear legal status of farmland water conservancy planning, problems of disorderly construction and duplication of construction in some places, as well as the phenomenon that the construction has not been completed and the projects are absent, it has affected the overall coordinated advancement of farmland water conservancy and the realization of the predetermined goals. The promulgation of the Regulations established the legal status and role of farmland water conservancy planning. The "Regulations" stipulate that water administrative departments at all levels should prepare farmland water conservancy plans; farmland water conservancy construction and management must be based on approved farmland water conservancy plans; county-level people's governments should organize the formulation of annual implementation plans based on farmland water conservancy plans. The relevant provisions of the "Regulations" are closely linked and implement the planning's guiding role in the construction and management of farmland water conservancy projects. Regarding the modification of farmland water conservancy planning, the "Regulations" stipulate that once the farmland water conservancy plan is approved, it cannot be modified at will. For those that really need to be modified, they must be submitted for approval in strict accordance with the original approval procedures, which prevents the randomness of the plan and improves the seriousness of the plan. sex.

2. The "Regulations" emphasize the scientific nature of planning

The scientific preparation of plans is a prerequisite for giving full play to the leading role and overall coordination role of planning. Our country has a vast territory, with significant differences in natural conditions and economic development levels across regions. The development of farmland water conservancy involves various aspects such as the background status of regional basic resources and environment, rational allocation of water and soil resources, rural and agricultural development, and ecological and environmental protection. It is also related to the regional water resources allocation pattern. , also involves the vital interests of thousands of households, and is a complex systematic project. The formulation of farmland water conservancy planning must be based on local conditions and reality, and scientifically carry out all stages of investigation, planning preparation and planning evaluation. Before planning is formulated, investigation work must be done to accurately understand the physical geography, water and soil resources and their development and utilization, national economy and social development of the planned area, and comprehensively understand the development needs of relevant industries, so as to lay a solid foundation for planning formulation. In the process of planning and preparation, it is necessary to carefully summarize past work experience, comprehensively consider the needs and possibilities of economic and social development, the balance between supply and demand of water and land resources, agricultural production needs and resource and environmental constraints, irrigation and drainage development needs and conditions, ecological environment protection requirements and other factors, and reasonably Determine the development ideas, overall tasks, regional layout, construction scale, management plans and ecological environmental impacts of farmland water conservancy. During the implementation process of the plan, annual implementation plans should be formulated based on the plan, plan evaluation should be carried out, and the plan should be further improved based on new situations emerging in practice and adjustments to national macro-policies to ensure the effective implementation of the plan. To this end, the "Regulations" stipulate that: People's governments at or above the county level must organize farmland water conservancy surveys, and the survey results are the basis for the preparation of farmland water conservancy plans; the water administrative departments at or above the county level are required to work with relevant government departments at the same level to conduct research on the implementation of farmland water conservancy plans. Evaluate.

3. The "Regulations" emphasize the overall coordination role of planning

Accelerating the development of farmland water conservancy requires the joint efforts of the government, the beneficiary people and social forces, and requires horizontal and vertical cooperation and coordination. coordination. From a horizontal perspective, there are many departments involved in farmland water conservancy construction in our country. Each department participates in farmland water conservancy construction from different angles and jointly promotes farmland water conservancy development; from a vertical perspective, governments at all levels and relevant departments unite to control water conservancy and concentrate their efforts. major issues, constantly solving outstanding issues related to the overall situation, and achieving remarkable results. However, due to the lack of unified planning, there are problems such as multi-headed management, unclear task responsibilities at different levels, insufficient overall coordination, low efficiency of fund use, duplication of project construction, and long-delayed resolution of outstanding regional issues. To solve this problem, farmland water conservancy planning must be used as the overall plan, and various water-related projects and funds must be integrated and utilized to ensure that farmland water conservancy construction is implemented strictly according to the plan and promoted in a coordinated manner. Therefore, the "Regulations" clearly establish a planning coordination mechanism, stipulating that the preparation of land consolidation, comprehensive agricultural development and other plans involving farmland water conservancy must be connected with the farmland water conservancy planning, and the opinions of the water administration authorities at the same level must be solicited; water administration at all levels When formulating farmland water conservancy plans, the competent departments must solicit opinions from relevant departments at the same level to ensure coordination among various plans. The farmland water conservancy plan at the lower level must be prepared based on the farmland water conservancy plan at the upper level and filed with the water administrative department at the upper level, etc. In order to fully mobilize the enthusiasm of all parties, on the basis of summarizing the successful experience over the years, the Regulations clarify that the water administrative departments above the county level and other relevant departments implement farmland water conservancy planning according to the division of responsibilities.

4. The "Regulations" emphasize the social participation of planning

The number of farmland water conservancy projects in our country is huge and covers a wide range of areas, with multiple channels, diverse project forms, construction methods and management models. Not all are the same. The construction and management of farmland water conservancy projects involves the interests of thousands of households. To accelerate the development of farmland water conservancy, we need to emphasize not only the leading and leading role of the government, but also the role of the beneficiaries and social forces, especially as our country With the increase in the degree of intensification of rural and agricultural management systems and the changes in business entities, in order to make farmland water conservancy planning more operable, it is necessary to carefully listen to the opinions of farmers, rural grassroots organizations, business entities, and relevant departments during the planning process. . Therefore, the "Regulations" clarify that county-level water administrative departments should solicit opinions from rural collective economic organizations, farmers' water cooperatives, farmers, etc. when preparing farmland water conservancy plans, which not only improves the transparency of plan formulation, but also improves the operability of the plan. .