The Chinese mainland on Wednesday rolled out measures to support the development of Taiwan-funded enterprises in agriculture and forestry on the mainland.

Effective from the day of their promulgation, the measures cover a variety of aspects concerning the development of Taiwan-funded enterprises in agriculture and forestry, including the use of agricultural and forest land, financing and funding support, investment and business operation, research and development, innovation, and local market exploration.

The measures aim to further provide equal treatment for compatriots and enterprises from Taiwan region, support their participation in the high-quality development of agriculture and forestry on the mainland, and promote rural vitalization.

Known as "22 Measures on Agriculture and Forestry," the document was jointly unveiled by 11 government departments, including the State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and the State Forestry and Grassland Administration.

It came among efforts to promote the implementation of the mainland's 14th Five-Year Plan for development and improve systems and policies to better protect the well-being of Taiwan compatriots and ensure that they are equally treated on the mainland.

According to Xinhua, the measures are believed to further promote exchanges, cooperation and integrated development across the Taiwan Straits, and facilitate compatriots on both sides of the strait to enjoy a better life.

(With input from Xinhua)