Insights and Stories on China

China approves more GM crops to boost yields, ensure food security

Dec. 31, 2024 at 9:01 am CST

China has approved five gene-edited crop varieties and 12 types of genetically modified (GM) soybean, corn and cotton, expanding approvals to boost high-yield crops, reduce import reliance, and ensure food security.

China investigates beef imports as oversupply squeezes prices

Dec. 27, 2024 at 9:55 am CST

By Mei Mei Chu Reuters

China plans decade-long drive to boost cereal grain consumption

Dec. 24, 2024 at 10:43 am CST

By Mei Mei Chu Reuters

Russian watchdog says winter wheat access to Chinese market a priority in 2025

Dec. 24, 2024 at 10:39 am CST

By Geralyn Wichers

China’s state importer books US soy purchases as tariff threat looms

Dec. 20, 2024 at 10:52 am CST

China's Sinograin has bought nearly 500,000 metric tons of U.S. soybeans this week for shipment in March and April, paying more for U.S. supplies for state reserves rather than buying cheaper Brazilian beans, two U.S. traders familiar with the deals said.

By Karl Plume Reuters

China to promote modernization of farms in pledge to stabilize grain output

Dec. 18, 2024 at 10:37 am CST

China will accelerate the pace of agricultural and rural modernization and stabilize grain planting area in its quest to ensure stable and high production of grains, state media reported on Wednesday, citing an annual rural policy meeting.

By Reuters

China’s 2024 total grain output rises to record 706 mln tons

Dec. 13, 2024 at 10:03 am CST

China's total grain production reached a record of more than 700 million metric tons in 2024, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Friday, as Beijing moves to boost output in its quest to achieve food security.

By Reuters

China, EU account for upswing in Canadian grain, oilseed exports

Dec. 9, 2024 at 2:27 pm CST

Exports of Canadian oilseeds and grains for 2024/25 largely continued to be ahead of those a year ago, monthly data from the Canadian Grain Commission showed. Bulk exports through licensed facilities during the first three months of the current marketing year are more than 12.22 million tonnes, which compares with the approximately 10.33 million the same time last year.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Photos of the Chinese flag on the right and pile of canola seed on the left.

Chinese buyers slash Canadian canola imports on fears of anti-dumping duty

Dec. 5, 2024 at 9:05 am CST

Chinese importers are scaling back purchases of Canadian canola with shipments from December likely to plunge as most buyers are reluctant to sign new deals for fear that Beijing could impose retaliatory anti-dumping duties.

By Mei Mei Chu Naveen Thukral Reuters