Thursday, August 13, 2020
Researchers identify pheromone that may prevent locust swarms from devouring crops
Researchers have discovered a pheromone released by locusts that causes the insects to swarm, which could lead to new measures to prevent them from devouring crops in the future, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Tongwei Group drives feed sales via TV show
The Tongwei Group, a leading aquafeed supplier in China, is trying to drive feed sales by luring farmers toward new premium fish species via television.
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
China Methionine: Prices stabilise amid decreased output (week ended Aug 10, 2020)
Demand for methionine improved lately as feed producers increased stockpiles. With production limited as, prices of methionine stabilised while producers stood firm.
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
China Animal Health Update (September2020)
August is the hottest month for China, with feed intake and growth rate of livestock being low. Additionally, feed costs go up while survivability goes down.
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
China Soymeal Weekly: Prices consolidate lower from high levels (week ended Aug 3, 2020)
Crushers in China stepped up production while soy availability increased. With supplies ample and the global soy market weakening, soymeal prices in China moved lower during the week in review.
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
China Corn Weekly: Faster price hikes amid shortages (week ended Aug 7, 2020)
Prices of corn surged at a faster pace as buyers were more wary of the shortages of grains in China. In Zhengzhou, Henan, corn prices jumped by as much as 12% amid tight availability.
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
China Fishmeal: Expanding supply, slack demand drag down prices (week ended Aug 7, 2020)
Fishmeal prices continued to tumble in China with demand poorer than expected. Aqua feed producers were reluctant to expand inventories while aquaculture in many parts of China was disrupted by severe floods. Traders who were eager to clear ...
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
China's traders say US soy purchases set to increase in fourth quarter
Chinese importers are set to boost soybean purchases from the United States to fulfil demand for livestock feed in the country, with the increased purchases coinciding with the beginning of the US harvest season, Reuters reported.
Saturday, August 8, 2020
Pork prices in China decline in final week of July
Pork prices in China declined during the five-day period July 27 (Monday) to 31 (Friday), latest data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs showed, Xinhua reported.
Thursday, August 6, 2020
Chinese-backed beef plant expansion plan rejected by Irish gov't; farmers question move
The proposed €40-million (US$47.4-million) expansion of a beef plant in County Offaly, Ireland, may not push through after the government denied the application for residency [RA1] of the Chinese investors behind the project, Farming ...
Thursday, August 6, 2020
USDA: 192,000 tonnes of US soybeans exported to China
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) said private exporters shipped 192,000 tonnes of US soybeans to China, the first sales of soybeans to China since July 27, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
China's hog futures contract set to launch soon
China's much anticipated live hog futures contract will soon launch, providing a vital hedging tool for biggest pork industry in the world already affected by an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak, Reuters reported.
Monday, August 3, 2020
China encourages foreign investment in livestock breeding and alternative meats
China's state planner the National Development and Reform Commission said it will support foreign investment into breeding of livestock and poultry, and meat substitutes made from plants from this year, Reuters reported.
Saturday, August 1, 2020
China auctions 10,000 tonnes frozen pork from state reserves
China sold 10,000 tonnes of frozen pork from state reserves on July 30, according to the China Merchandise Reserve Management Center, Reuters reported.
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Another BRF meat plant suspended from export to China
BRF said exports from its poultry plant in Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul to China was suspended by the China's customs authority due to COVID-19, Reuters reported.

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