ASF and FMD in pork exports; Urea fertilizer at YTD high; Livestock and meat prices update

Australia detects ASF and FMD in pork products from China Australia’s Agriculture Minister said officials had detected viral fragments of both foot and mouth disease (FMD), and African swine fever (ASF), in some pork products imported from China. While ASF remains a problem in China, large companies have become better with biosecurity and controlling the… Continue reading ASF and FMD in pork exports; Urea fertilizer at YTD high; Livestock and meat prices update

Ag import trend in June; Pre-made meal earnings jump; COFCO food security

China beef imports spike YoY, pork imports slide Pre-made meal company sees strong H1 profits Sanquan Foods, a publicly listed maker of frozen dumplings, noodles, and pre-made meals, announced that in the first half of the year it expected to make a profit of 332-374 million yuan ($49-55 million USD). This would represent a 31-47%… Continue reading Ag import trend in June; Pre-made meal earnings jump; COFCO food security

Wheat prices remain high; State buying slows; Feed prices update

Wheat prices remain elevated, even after harvest pressure Wheat prices in Henan, China’s largest wheat producing province, fell slightly over the past week. However, despite reports of a ‘bumper crop’, prices are still up substantially compared to last year. Average prices in the province are still at 3,060 yuan/ton ($455 USD/ton), up 550 yuan/ton, or… Continue reading Wheat prices remain high; State buying slows; Feed prices update