Meat & Livestock News

China Sets New Record in Pork Production Amidst Market Challenges

In a significant development for the agricultural sector, China has reported an unprecedented level of pork production in 2023. Official figures released on Wednesday indicate that the country produced 57.94 million metric tons of pork last year, marking a 4.6% increase from 2022. This record-breaking production was primarily fueled by heightened slaughter activities in the […]

China’s Beef Production and Market Trends: A Comprehensive Update

Key Points Production Trends The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) says China’s beef production could grow by 2.7% in 2024, to 7.7 million tonnes – an all-time high. This increase is due to a large live cattle inventory. The live cattle inventory has grown because of the increase in domestic beef herd. However, this […]