HEBEI AGRIC. DEVT.

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The project objectives are to increase production, productivity and marketability of agriculture, livestock and aquatic products in the Northeast and Heilonggang areas. The project will: (a) rehabilitate irrigation structures to optimize use of surface and well water; (b) set up a water monitoring and evaluation system and develop a water resources plan for the province; (c) provide needed input, improve seed production facilities, strengthen agricultural research and extension; (d) increase efficiency in sheep and cattle production through ammonification of wheat and corn straws and alfalfa planting; (e) produce fertilizers (urea and monoammonium phosphate) and promote use of cotton stalk in particle board and fluting paper manufacturing; (f) strengthen agromachinery service stations; (g) improve efficiency of aquaculture investments by rehabilitation and construction of shrimp ponds, modernization of processing facilities and construction of fishponds and scallops chains; and (h) provide equipment and technical assistance, particularly in agroindustries and overseas training programs.