China's State Council on Monday published a guideline to maintain current agricultural development and promote income for farmers.

The guideline was issued on the Chinese central government's official Web portal www.gov.cn.

It consists of 22 items in eight parts, calling for more efforts to expand domestic demand, promote exports and stabilize grains' prices.

The guideline calls for more support for spring sowing, including pest control, guarding against natural disasters and science and technology services.

It also stresses the importance of granting subsidies to farmers and setting grain prices.

(Xinhua News Agency May 12, 2009)