China: Agriculture in Transition

by Hsin-Hui Hsu and Fred Gale

The Chinese grain sector faces pressure from both external competition and internal shifts in consumer preferences that could reshape the industry. The report focuses on the long-term expectations for China's agriculture in the face of continued growth and openness to trade.

Keywords: China, agriculture, grains, livestock, cotton, grain policy, WTO, production

In this publication...

• China: Agriculture in Transition
• Table of Contents
• Frontmatter
• Summary
• China's Continued Growth Leaves Agriculture Facing Changes
• U.S. China Bilateral WTO Agreement and Beyond
• Changes in Labor, Land, and Credit Markets Lead China's Farmers on the Path Toward Modernization
• Subsidized Corn Exports Help Prices Rebound
• Surplus Wheat Production Brings Emphasis on Quality
• Tradeoffs Between Quantity and Quality of China's Rice
• Policy Changes Continue to Affect China's Oilseeds Trade Mix
• Livestock Production Competitive, But Exports Remain Small
• China's Cotton Reserves to Meet Shortfall, Avert Price Rise
• USDA Revision of China Grain Stock Estimates
• List of Tables and Figures
• Appendix Tables

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