CHINA DAILY SAYS VERMIN EAT 7-12 PCT GRAIN STOCKSA survey of 19 provinces and seven cities showed vermin consume between seven and 12 pct of China's grain stocks, the China Daily said
    It also said that each year 1.575 mln tonnes, or 25 pct, of China's fruit output are left to rot, and 2.1 mln tonnes, or up to 30 pct, of its vegetables
The paper blamed the waste on inadequate storage and bad preservation methods
    It said the government had launched a national programme to reduce waste, calling for improved technology in storage and preservation, and greater production of additives
The paper gave no further details
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