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Thursday, August 7, 2025
US soybean exports at 20-year low, China pledges to source crops from South America
Zaner Ag Hedge's Karen Braun reported that "as of July 24, US soybean exporters had sold just over 3 million metric tonnes of soybeans for export in 2025/26, which begins September 1. That volume is a 20-year low for the date and is do ...
Friday, January 17, 2025
China to strengthen cooperation in crop production in Africa and South Asia
China, along with the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), will deepen cooperation in crop breeding and production with countries in Africa and South Asia, according to a forum held in Sanya, Hainan province, on Januar ...
Friday, June 21, 2024
Potential for China to resume getting grains from overseas as drought impacts crop yields
Drought is threatening China's grains output, which may force it to re-enter the global market after staying away from major purchases in recent months due to oversupply and sluggish consumption.
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
China anticipates record corn crop in 2024, potentially reducing US imports
China is on track to achieve a record-large corn harvest in 2024, surpassing the previous year's record, despite government initiatives aimed at shifting focus towards soybean cultivation at the expense of corn, Reuters reported.
Monday, August 28, 2023
China to extend GM crop trial across provinces amid food security concerns
China has unveiled plans to expand its trial of genetically modified (GM) corn and soybeans to encompass 20 counties spanning five provinces, as the nation's focus on food security intensifies, South China Morning Post reported.
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
China raises concerns over crop and animal disease outbreaks in flood-affected regions
As floodwaters recede in rural northern China, warnings of potential crop and animal disease outbreaks emerge alongside the task of restoring drinking water supplies following severe flooding, the worst in over sixty years.
Monday, August 29, 2022
China's farmers told to replant or change crops following a prolonged drought
Farmers in China are evaluating the effects of a protracted drought as the country's record heatwave begins to abate, and the government is advising them to replant or switch crops where they can, Reuters reported.
Monday, March 7, 2022
China's winter wheat crop could be worst in history
Tang Renjian, China's Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, said the country's winter wheat crop could be the worst in history as rare heavy rainfall in 2021 delayed the planting of about one-third of the normal wheat acreage, Reuters ...
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
China publishes trial rules for the approval of gene-edited crops
China has published trial rules for the approval of gene-edited crops as the country looks to reinforce its food security, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
China plans to approve more domestic varieties of GMO corn and soy crops
China plans to approve the safety of Beijing Dabeinong Technology Group Co Ltd's genetically modified (GMO) corn variety and GMO soybean, Reuters reported.
Monday, December 21, 2020
China to industrialise biotech breeding, possible step towards commercialising GM crops
China will industrialise biotech breeding as part of its measures to boost food security, indicating that the country could commercialise genetically modified (GM) crops in the future, Reuters reported.
Friday, December 11, 2020
China gets early start in buying crops from US
China has started buying soybeans from the United States for next year's crop, much faster than traders and analysts expected.
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
China issues GM safety certificates for new crop imports
The agriculture ministry of China issued on Tuesday genetically modified (GM) safety certificates for two new varieties of soybean imports, as restrictions on GM crops in the world's biggest grains market further loosen, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
China's strip intercropping technology can boost Pakistan's crop
China's corn-soybean strip intercropping technology is suitable for Pakistan to help its corn and soybean yield to lessen the country's soybean imports and improve the nation's food security, Prof Yang Wenyu said, Technology Times reported.
Saturday, May 16, 2020
China eyes bumper summer grain crop
This year, China is expected to gather an abundant summer grain harvest, as a result of government efforts to maintain a stable grain production, an official said Thursday, reported Xinhua.

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