Friday, January 17, 2025
How different pig farm models in China determine profits
Farms of large pig groups have flourished to become major production models in China. More types of farms have also emerged, including those that focus only on fattening pigs, and small- and medium-sized farms that breed for pig production ...
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Serious salmonella contamination within commercial poultry production in Liaoning, China, investigation found
An investigation in China's Liaoning Province has revealed extensive salmonella contamination throughout the commercial poultry production chain, highlighting potential risks and confirming long-suspected risks in global food safety systems ...
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
China achieves record soybeans import last year
China imported the most soybeans on record in 2024 as buyers concerned about rising US-China trade tensions rushed to secure US supplies ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Hong Kong, China authorities put down pigs following detection of ASF at Yuen Long farm
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) in Hong Kong, China, has initiated the culling of pigs after samples collected from a Yuen Long pig farm tested positive for the African swine fever (ASF) virus.
Monday, January 13, 2025
COFCO Joycome Foods saw hog production at 429,000 heads in December last year
China's COFCO Joycome Foods Limited announced its key unaudited operating data for December 2024, highlighting an increase in hog production volume to 429,000 heads and fresh pork sales volume reaching 32,500 tonnes.
Monday, January 13, 2025
Domestic broilers expand market share in China - and head overseas
In 2021, since three Chinese white-feathered broiler breeds — namely Shengze 901 (SZ901), Guangming No. 2, and WOD 188 — were officially approved for production in China, their market shares have expanded rapidly.
Friday, January 10, 2025
China feed additives: November market prices stay firm despite soft demand
Rebounding from record lows, prices of folic acid surged by 109% in the month. Price hikes of other vitamins were milder, mostly limited to less than 10%.
Friday, January 10, 2025
Broiler cages: Revolutionising poultry farming in Indonesia
As land becomes scarcer, Indonesia's broiler farmers are turning to an innovative solution: broiler cages. This modern farming method not only optimises land use but also addresses environmental and operational challenges.
Friday, January 10, 2025
USSEC: US-China forum continues new chapter of agricultural exchanges between both countries
The US Soybean Export Council (USSEC), the US Grains Council (USGC), and the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce and Animal By-Products (CFNA) last year hosted the US-China Agricultural Trade Cooper ...
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Gombe, Nigeria, looks into sustainable options for animal feed with meeting with China's JUNCAO
In a move towards adopting sustainable options to provide livestock feeds, combat desertification, and create job opportunities for youths and women in the state, Nigeria's Gombe State, under the L-PRES and ACReSAL Projects, has initiated a ...
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Partnership seeks to transition North Vietnamese co-op's hens to full cage-free systems by 2025
Vietnam is witnessing a significant shift towards cage-free egg production, driven by a partnership between Global Food Partners and Nguyen Gia Livestock Production Cooperative, one of North Vietnam's largest egg producers.
Monday, January 6, 2025
Muyuan's smart pig farm in Henan, China, estimated to produce more than one million pigs last year
The Neixiang Muyuan Meat Industry Complex, Muyuan Group's largest and most technologically advanced smart pig farm, is estimated to produce over 1.7 million pigs in 2024, Yuan Hebin, deputy general manager of the Henan-based Chinese pig far ...
Monday, January 6, 2025
Can China successfully replace corn, soybean use in feed?
China's feed formulations were previously modelled upon those of Western countries, especially the corn and soybean meal formulation model of the United States.
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Chinese official highlights issue of nuclear-contaminated water in light of potential resumption of seafood imports from Japan
China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said on December 24 that the country's position in opposing Japan's discharge of Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water into the ocean remains unchanged.
Monday, December 30, 2024
China to investigate beef imports as local beef price falls
China's commerce ministry on December 27 launched an investigation into imported beef at the request of representatives from its struggling domestic industry, the ministry said.

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