Tuesday, June 16, 2020
China launches high-protein corn breeding for animal feed
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences has introduced a scheme to facilitate the breeding of high-protein corn varieties and encourage a positive development of animal husbandry, Xinhua reported.
Thursday, June 11, 2020
China to buildmore swine farms near cities
China reverses previous policies to relocate livestock farms away from urban areas over waste issues as the government focuses on boosting domestic production after the African swine fever (ASF) outbreak decimated its swine herds, Reuters r ...
Thursday, June 11, 2020
China developed African swine fever vaccine proves effective in clinical trials
Xinhua news said an African swine fever (ASF) vaccine developed in China looks to be safe in current clinical trials, a major progress in preventing the livestock disease in future, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
China Mengniu Dairy reports sales recovery
China Mengniu Dairy's sales recovered to double-digit growth in April and May compared to the same period last year, after COVID-19 brought losses, sending its shares soaring in Hong Kong on Tuesday, reported South China Morning Post.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
China Lysine Weekly: China Lysine: Prices stable but lack momentum (week ended Jun 8, 2020)
Producers were reluctant to negotiate lysine prices as the costs of production stayed high due to low availability of corn. Nonetheless, a handful of traders were willing to cut prices marginally on a case-by-case basis to move sales.
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
China Methionine: Market weakens on soft demand (week ended Jun 8, 2020)
Weak sales of methionine, resulting from poor demand for poultry feeds, exerted pressure on the market. Several traders slashed prices in a bid to clear stocks despite paltry returns.
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
China Biotin prices 320% higher on-year despite price falls (week ended Jun 5, 2020)
Biotin market weakened as sales were sluggish in China with prices high and the livestock markets underperforming.
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
China Folic Prices tumble 40% on-year (week ended Jun 5, 2020)
Soft demand continued to weigh down folic acid prices. Compared with the same period last year, folic acid prices have dropped more than 40%.
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
China Corn Weekly: Tight availability holds up prices (ended Jun 5, 2020)
Spot supplies of corn remained tight as the state reserves corn would enter the market only towards middle of the month. Consequently, corn prices remained firm over the week despite limited demand.
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
China Soymeal Weekly: Market stable as crushers stand firm (week ended Jun 8, 2020)
Soymeal market stayed stable despite slow demand. As profits were low with prices plummeting 14% in two months, crushers were reluctant to cut prices further.
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Chinese firm to build world's biggest aquaculture ship of its kind
A 249-meter, 45-meter wide aquaculture ship built by a state-owned, Chinese company will help fulfil China's demand for fish in a more environmentally friendly manner.
Monday, June 8, 2020
China's May soybean imports soar 27.4% on-year
Based on customs data on Sunday, the soybean imports of China surged 27.4% in May against last year, Reuters reported.
Monday, June 8, 2020
China Animal Health Update (June 2020)
High temperatures are the norm in June, presenting challenges to livestock production. There were reports of live swine prices stabilising and rebounding. Prices of day-old chicks were hovering at a low level, providing profit opportunities ...
Saturday, June 6, 2020
China confirms ASF outbreak in Yunnan
China has reported a new outbreak of African swine fever in Yongsheng county in the northwest of Yunnan province, said the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs on Friday, reported Reuters.
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
US Senate Finance Committee chairman says China will maintain commitments in Phase 1 trade deal
The chairman, Senator Chuck Grassley said Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative spoke with Liu He, China's Vice Premier and confirmed that China will maintain its commitments under the US-China Phase 1 trade deal, Reuters reported.

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