Tuesday, January 9, 2024
ASF outbreak hits Hong Kong, farmers hit out at lack of testing
Several local swine farms in Hong Kong are raising concerns and criticising the government for not conducting tests on live swine imported from mainland China, leading to a recent surge in African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks, The Standard r ...
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
China's progress in cloned 'super' cows project aims to revolutionise dairy industry
In Northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, a project involving cloned 'super' cows to enhance dairy production is advancing successfully, according to a scientist from the Northwest A&F University, Global Times reported.
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
How China's pig breeding sector shapes up since 2018 ASF outbreak
China's total number of core pig breeding farms increased by 12 in 2022, a 12% increase, according to government evaluation results which tallied 104 core breeding farms and eight boar breeding farms from 27 provinces and municipalities.
Monday, January 8, 2024
Coal-based methanol may provide answer to China's animal feed demand
Researchers in China have developed a method to create protein using methanol derived from coal that is both inexpensive and highly efficient.
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
China's food self-sufficiency falling, depends substantially on imports, experts note
China's food self-sufficiency rate is decreasing as it relies heavily on imports, according to experts.
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
China and Pakistan bolster wheat cooperation at symposium
The 2023 International Symposium of Silk Road Wheat Innovation Alliance recently convened at Northwest A&F University in Yangling, China, marking a significant milestone in fostering collaboration between China and Pakistan in the wheat ...
Thursday, December 28, 2023
ASF detected in Hong Kong, 2,800 swine to be culled
Hong Kong's Agriculture, Fisheries, and Conservation Department (AFCD) has confirmed the detection of the African swine fever (ASF) on a swine farm in Yuen Long, with approximately 2,800 swine to be culled, Asia News Network reported.
Thursday, December 28, 2023
China grants licences to 26 companies for commercial production of GMO corn and soybeans
China has granted licenses to 26 domestic seed companies, allowing them to produce, distribute, and sell genetically modified corn and soybean seeds in specific provinces, a pivotal step toward the commercial planting of genetically modifie ...
Thursday, December 28, 2023
China allows beef imports from Uruguay starting January 2024
China's General Administration of Customs has announced its decision to permit the import of frozen and chilled beef from Uruguay effective January 2, 2024, Nasdaq reported.
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Weak outlook for China's hog farmers in first quarter next year
The outlook for China's hog farmers will stay bleak in the first three months of 2024 as consumption recovers slowly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the market continues to be flooded with swine, industry insiders told Yicai.
Thursday, December 28, 2023
China VB1: Tight supply lifts prices (week ended Dec 26, 2023)
Vitamin B1 producers continued to lift prices while supplies are limited.
Thursday, December 28, 2023
China VK3: Prices surge on decreased supply(week ended Dec 26, 2023)
Despite slow demand, prices of vitamin K3 increased significantly as producers cut production.
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
China's demand for soybean feed expected to drop by 9.1 million tonnes this year
China's agriculture ministry has projected that the country's demand for soybeans used as animal feed may drop by 9.1 million tonnes for the whole year of 2023 thanks to the country's efforts to reduce and substitute the use of soybean meal ...
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
China to resume import of grouper fish from Taiwanese fisheries
China said it will resume the import of grouper fish from a number of registered fisheries in Taiwan, ending a ban said to be imposed due to the presence of illegal chemicals, reports said on December 22
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
China prioritises higher grain yields to ensure food security
In an annual rural policy meeting, China, the world's leading purchaser of soy and corn, unveiled plans to enhance grain yields across extensive farmland to safeguard food security for its vast population, Channel News Asia reported.

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