China's grain production is expected to maintain steady growth in 2026, while the country's capacity to ensure stable production and supply of grains and other important agricultural products is expected to strengthen further, according to a report released Monday (20) by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, says a note from the "Xinhua" agency. The report on China's agricultural prospects from 2026 to 2035 said that stronger enthusiasm among farmers and local governments for grain production, along with the wider adoption of better farmland, seeds, machinery and cultivation methods, will sustain the trend. Grain productivity is expected to rise to 400 kilograms per mu (about 0.067 hectare) in 2026, raising total grain production to 716 million tons, up 0.2% from the previous year, according to the report. Oilseed production is expected to reach 42.04 million tons this year, up 2.6% year-on-year, according to the report. The report predicted that in 2026 China's cooking oil consumption will fall 0.2% compared to last year, while soybean consumption and dairy consumption will both increase by 0.6%. Agricultural trade and domestic production are expected to become more coordinated, with imports expected to fall and exports of traditionally competitive agricultural products likely to grow, the report said. Agricultural commodity prices are expected to remain generally stable, with most commodities likely to remain stable before rising slightly later in the year. Focusing on 20 major agricultural commodity categories, including grains, cotton, and sugar, the report forecasts trends in production, consumption, trade, and prices over the next decade, with particular emphasis on key years such as 2026 and 2035.
This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.