During the spring plowing season, in the fields where agricultural machinery shuttles, some illegal elements' "black hands" quietly extend to the "money bags" of farmers and the "grain bags" of the country. They produce and sell fake and inferior seeds, pesticides, and problematic fertilizers, seriously threatening food security and agricultural product quality. In order to fully guarantee spring plowing and grain production, the Environmental Resources and Food and Drug Crime Investigation Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security recently issued a notice deploying a strict crackdown on the production and sale of fake and inferior seeds, pesticides and other agricultural materials in accordance with the law, effectively safeguarding the order of agricultural production and the legitimate rights and interests of the vast number of farmers, and protecting the hope of a bountiful harvest in the fields. The deployment requirements of the Ministry of Public Security require that we seize the peak demand for spring plowing, preparation, planting, medicine, and fertilizer, as well as the large production and reserve of agricultural materials, to carry out precise and in-depth crackdowns on criminal activities such as "black dens" and "black workshops" that produce and sell fake and inferior agricultural materials, online sales of fake and inferior agricultural materials, and illegal activities such as agricultural material "manipulation groups" and the production and sale of fake and inferior agricultural materials under the guise of "order agriculture". Among them, strengthening criminal protection in the seed industry and cracking down on counterfeit and shoddy seeds are of utmost importance. The case of producing and selling fake and inferior corn seeds solved by the public security organs in Shenyang, Liaoning is one of the typical cases. In April 2025, according to the clues of mass reports, Shenyang Public Security Bureau cracked a case of producing and selling fake and inferior products, captured 5 suspect, destroyed 2 production and sales dens, and seized 80 tons of fake and inferior corn seeds. After investigation, the criminal gang led by suspect Zhang Moumin forged the name of seed varieties, packaged them and organized external sales, knowing that their illegally bred seeds were significantly lower than the national standards. The amount involved was more than 5 million yuan. At present, the case has been transferred for review and prosecution. In this case, the criminal gang disguised itself as a legitimate enterprise and carried out illegal and criminal activities throughout the entire chain from seed breeding, processing and packaging to business sales. The criminal methods were highly covert and deceptive. The purity of the seeds sold is far below the national standard, and once they are put into agricultural production activities, it will directly affect the yield and planting efficiency of corn. The public security organs rely on the new policing operation mode of "professionalism+mechanism+big data", dig deep for clues, and dismantle the "production supply and marketing" integrated criminal gang in one fell swoop, effectively maintaining the order of agricultural production and operation and food security. At the same time, the sales channels for fake and inferior agricultural inputs are constantly being renovated. In Zaozhuang, Shandong Province, the suspect Li Moubing and others filled fake fake pesticides with illegal production and added illegal ingredients into many well-known brand products, and sold them in a large scale not only through traditional agricultural stores, but also through new ways such as agricultural fairs, online live broadcast, etc. The counterfeit pesticides involved in the case amounted to more than 2.4 million bottles (bags), with an amount of more than 5 million yuan. This "order based" production model, which combines online and offline production and sales, is highly deceptive. The public security organs acted quickly, investigated its organizational structure and modus operandi, destroyed three hideouts, and effectively prevented more problematic pesticides from entering the market. Cracking down on counterfeit agricultural inputs is a systematic project that requires collaborative efforts from multiple departments. The Ministry of Public Security emphasizes the need to improve institutional mechanisms, strengthen coordinated strikes, and enhance collaborative strike capabilities. Close departmental collaboration and cooperation, promote effective connection between daily supervision and law enforcement, and help improve the quality and safety assurance level of agricultural inputs. Strengthen professional support, enhance the application of information technology, and continuously improve the quality and efficiency of combating counterfeit agricultural inputs. The reporter from the Rule of Law Daily noticed that the production and sale of fake and inferior fertilizers are also a key focus of the crackdown. In July 2025, according to the clues notified by the market supervision department, the Anqiu Public Security Bureau in Weifang, Shandong Province detected a case of producing and selling fake and inferior products, arrested 9 suspect, destroyed 4 production and sales dens, and seized more than 10 tons of fake and inferior fertilizers. After investigation, suspect Wang Mouhu and others purchased raw materials at low prices, produced and processed fake and inferior fertilizers with seriously insufficient nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium content and counterfeited well-known brands of fertilizers, and attracted farmers to buy them by giving gifts, manufacturer activities, free freight and other ways, involving more than 10 million yuan. At present, the case has been transferred for review and prosecution. During the investigation of this case, the public security organs conducted meticulous investigations and evidence collection, clarified the criminal facts, solved the entire case, and effectively safeguarded the legitimate rights and interests of the farmers. If fake seeds and fertilizers affect 'high yields', then illegal and irregular use of pesticides, especially the prohibition and restriction of highly toxic pesticides, directly threaten the quality of' harvest 'and the health of the people. In response to the concentration of agricultural material production and storage activities during the spring plowing and preparation period, the Environmental Resources and Food and Drug Crime Investigation Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security has deployed requirements for all regions to crack down on various pesticide related criminal activities in accordance with the law, effectively ensure agricultural safety production, and build a strong food safety defense line from farmland to dining table. The Environmental Food and Drug Investigation Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security requires that we accurately grasp the relevant laws and policies on food safety, agricultural product quality and safety, and pesticide supervision, and severely crack down on illegal use, excessive use of prohibited and restricted pesticides, tampering with production time, forging packaging labels, illegal business and other criminal activities in accordance with the law. We must adhere to proactive policing, actively cooperate with agricultural and rural departments to carry out joint law enforcement, focus on key places, key areas, and key links related to pesticide production, operation, and use, strengthen inspections and investigations, and actively identify clues of illegal and criminal activities. We must persist in cracking down on the entire chain, timely analyze and analyze the sampling results and problem clues of pesticide products and edible agricultural products by relevant departments, accurately identify and punish illegal and irregular production, sales, and use of banned and restricted pesticides, resolutely crack down on those suspected of crimes in accordance with the law, and thoroughly investigate the "production, sales, and use" chain. The person in charge of the Environmental Food and Drug Investigation Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security stated that the public security organs will strengthen cooperation and cooperation with relevant departments, comprehensively carry out the investigation of clues related to pesticide crimes, adhere to the principle of striking hard and cracking down on key cases, resolutely destroy illegal criminal dens, cut off illegal profit chains, effectively safeguard the lives, health and safety of the people, and maintain a good order in the agricultural inputs market. The public security organs remind farmers to enhance their awareness of prevention and, under the guidance of relevant local departments and technical experts, purchase agricultural inputs through formal channels and keep receipts to prevent being deceived by illegal elements; If any illegal or criminal clues are found, please report to the relevant departments or public security organs in a timely manner. (New Society)