China's Big Feed Shift to Curb Soybean Imports, Strain Small Farmers
China's move to curb the use of soymeal in animal feed to reduce its dependence on imports is feasible but will be costly and technically challenging for the smaller farmers who account for one-third of Chinese pork production, industry experts say.
In April, China announced a plan to lower the soymeal content in animal rations to 10% by 2030, down from 13% in 2023, as the ongoing trade war with the U.S. adds to Beijing's urgency to bolster food security.
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