In Today’s Talking Points: China needs to prepare food for future needs and shed its past, Argentina pushes to expand beef exports in Asia, China starts to deliver food by drone and Tasmanian Salmon harvest may be affected by virus. Preparing for Future Food Needs, China Tries to Shed Its Past Since its establishment, the People’s …
Food & Agribusiness Talking Points | 16/05/2018
In Today’s Talking Points: Cargill has ‘significant concerns’ over US-China trade spat; China’s freeze on Australia thaws slightly as trade minister blows in; Seafood giants convene in China for Alibaba’s ‘fresh food summit’; China’s farm produces prices continue to dip. Cargill has ‘significant concerns’ over US-China trade spat Cargill, the US Agriculture food giant has expressed concerns about escalating …
Food & Agribusiness Talking Points | 08/05/2018
In Today’s Talking Points: Trump’s Trade War is Already Hurting American Farmers; China’s Investment in Foreign Agriculture Increasing Rapidly; Scientists in China Race to Edit Crop Genes, Sowing Unease in U.S.; Starbucks CEO Eyes China Expansion With Nestlè Money Trump’s Trade War is Already Hurting American Farmers The threat of the US$60 billion worth of tariffs imposed on Chinese imports …
Food & Agribusiness Talking Points | 25/04/2018
In today’s talking points: Agriculture secretary says he’s telling Trump to consider rejoining TPP; Australian, Chinese agricultural exchanges help farmers achieve sustainable development; Chinese hungry for more Australian wool; China’s sorghum importers plead for help on tariffs as trade tumult deepens Agriculture secretary says he’s telling Trump to consider rejoining TPP US Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told senators that …
Food & Agribusiness Talking Points | 17/04/2018
In today’s talking points: Minister highlights ‘enormous potential’ of Chinese beef market; Wageningen University to develop Chinese agriculture and food research centre; 3 major trends in China’s packaged food market. Minister highlights ‘enormous potential’ of Chinese beef market On April 16, Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed announced that beef exports to China have …
Food & Agribusiness Talking Points | 11/04/2018
In today’s talking points: Agriculture entrepreneurs urged to set sights on China market; China needs ‘extraordinary measures’ to revitalize countryside: minister; China Agriculture ministry to closely watch soybean supplies after tariff plan; China tariffs could help Australia gain share from US wine, nut and fruit producers. Agriculture entrepreneurs urged to set sights on China market Malaysian …
Food & Agribusiness Talking Points | 3/04/2018
In today’s talking points: Booming Technology Industry is Reshaping Agriculture Throughout China; China Aims for Modernised Farm Sector by 2035; China Establishes New Food and Food Related Agencies; China Unveils Retaliatory Tariffs on American Food Imports. Booming Technology Industry is Reshaping Agriculture Throughout China The Chinese agriculture industry is experiencing productivity increase brought about by …
Food & Agribusiness Talking Points | 21/03/2018
In today’s talking points: Australian chilled beef making moves in the China market, China to further integrate Internet technologies to develop agriculture, Recommendations from 10 year study is adopted by 21 million farmers across China, State-owned food giant COFCO plans to continue with its expansion into global markets Australian chilled beef making moves in the …
Food & Agribusiness Talking Points | 13/03/2018
In today’s talking points: China announces new super-ministries, Australia’s signing of the TPP signals greater investment in farms, Chinese pig prices hit all time low, Salmon Only Chain to Open in China China announces new super-ministries As part of it’s ‘Two Sessions’ meetings, Beijing released today plans to restructure and consolidate multiple ministries. For example the new National …
Food & Agribusiness Talking Points | 07/03/2018
In today’s talking points: Strong world growth for commodities; JD.com implements blockchain; Wine Australia appoints new Manager; Use of fertilisers and pesticides fall in China Strong world growth for commodity will increase food demand by Australian farmers The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics Conference, held in Canberra this Tuesday, has forecasted that …