China will stabilize grain and oilseed output, diversify agricultural imports and increase support for farmers, state media reported on Tuesday, citing a government rural policy blueprint aimed at ensuring food security.
China’s ‘No. 1 document’ pushes grain security, agri-tech innovation
Disgruntled with Western pork, China wants to go back to black pigs
Demand for black pigs, what has been marketed as the “Wagyu of pork,” known for its fattier and more tender texture, is in turn a lifeline for China’s beleaguered pork producers.
Canadian hog sector set for strong margins in 2026 says FCC
Strong demand for Canadian pork and lower feed costs seem set to support hog margins in 2026 says Farm Credit Canada.
U.S. livestock: Cattle rally after screwworm scare
Chicago cattle made modest gains on Tuesday while lean hogs ended mixed to start a shortened trading week. Most-active April live cattle closed at 234.575 cents a pound, up 0.600 cents. February live cattle settled at 232.375 cents per pound, up 0.225 cents. Most-traded March feeder cattle contracts gained 1.225 cents to close at 357.675 […] Read more
Pragmatism prevails for farmers in Canada-China trade talks
Canola tariff reductions and a more even-keeled trade tone with China a positive for Canadian farmers, despite risk of irritating a volatile U.S.
Reading Time: 4 minutes Canada’s trade concessions from China a good news story for Canadian farmers, even if the U.S. Trump administration may not like it.
Canada-China roundup: Producer groups applaud tariff relief; pork left out; mix of criticism and praise from Trump administration
Producer groups across Canada expressed a mix of relief and cautious optimism following the news that Canada had struck a deal with China to lower tariffs on canola, peas and other goods, in return for relaxing duties on Chinese electric vehicles.
Keystone Agricultural Producers welcomes canola tariff relief
From a Manitoba perspective, KAP noted pork remains outside the scope of the announcement
KAP's general manager is encouraged by renewed diplomatic engagement between Canada and China.
Manitoba Pork flags unresolved pork tariffs in China deal
Manitoba Pork says a Canada–China trade agreement is a positive step for agriculture, but leaves 25 per cent pork tariffs unresolved.
China deal a positive signal for farm policy
Trade agreement is a step in the right direction says Canadian Federation of Agriculture
CFA President Keith Currie said Mark Carney’s trade trips — to China and elsewhere — could be signs of his commitment to securing deals for Canada and a good sign for the agricultural sector.
‘At least we’ve started a dialogue’: Pork Council reacts to Carney’s Beijing agreement
Chinese tariffs continue on Canadian pork, but sector remains optimistic
The Canadian Pork Council is hopeful about the agreement in principle with China on trade, despite the persistence of a 25 per cent tariff on pork imports.
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