Stories by Dominique Patton | Canadian Cattlemen

China to approve further domestic GMO corn, soy crop varieties

By Dominique Patton, Hallie Gu, GFM Network News 6 days ago

Beijing | Reuters — China said on Monday it was set to approve the safety of another genetically modified (GMO) corn variety and a GMO soybean, both produced by Beijing Dabeinong Technology Group Co. Ltd. The move comes after China last year approved three domestically designed GMO crops as safe, the first in a decade, […] Read more

Hogs, Livestock

Flush with cash, Chinese hog producer builds world’s largest pig farm

By Dominique Patton, GFM Network News December 7, 2020

China | Reuters – Behind the walls of a hulking industrial compound in rural China, top pig producer Muyuan Foods is trying to raise more hogs on a single site than any company in the world – a risky investment with deadly African swine fever lingering. The new farm, which began construction in March and […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

China’s coronavirus testing chokes beef trade

Additional inspections, disinfections costly for importers

By Dominique Patton, Hallie Gu, GFM Network News November 27, 2020

Beijing | Reuters — In a supermarket in downtown Beijing, refrigerator shelves normally filled with steak from around the world sit empty as tougher testing for the novel coronavirus creates supply bottlenecks and raises prices for importers. Fresh supplies of beef won’t arrive for days, a salesman at the Suning.com-owned Carrefour outlet told Reuters — […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

Irritated trade partners push back on China’s coronavirus food tests

Canada rips testing as 'unjustified trade restrictions'

By Dominique Patton, emma-farge, GFM Network News November 18, 2020

Beijing/Geneva | Reuters — Major food-producing countries are growing increasingly frustrated with China’s scrutiny of imported products and are calling on it to stop aggressive testing for the coronavirus, which some say is tantamount to a trade restriction. China says it has found the virus on the packaging of products from 20 countries including German […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

China targets pork self-sufficiency rate of 95 per cent

Imported beef increasing in market share

By Dominique Patton, GFM Network News September 29, 2020

Beijing | Reuters — China is aiming to produce 95 per cent of its pork at home, according to a cabinet document outlining plans for its livestock sector, underscoring a goal to quickly rebuild its huge pig herd after a major disease epidemic. The document, released on Sunday, comes amid a heightened focus on food […] Read more

General, Markets, Reuters

Food exporters to China asked to declare produce coronavirus-free

Declaration puts onus on exporters for product safety

By Dominique Patton, GFM Network News June 19, 2020

Beijing | Reuters — China’s customs authority has asked food exporters to the country to sign a declaration their produce is not contaminated by the novel coronavirus, three people who received a letter said on Friday. The declaration, seen by Reuters, may be an effort by China to reduce the additional testing it has carried […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets, Reuters

China hits Australia with barley tariff

Duty to last for five years; China may turn to Canada, other exporters

By Colin Packham, Dominique Patton, GFM Network News May 19, 2020

Beijing/Sydney | Reuters — China added to tensions with Australia on Monday by announcing anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties totalling 80.5 per cent on Australian barley imports from Tuesday (May 19), which is expected to all but halt a billion-dollar trade between them. China’s ministry of commerce said it had confirmed dumping by Australia and significant […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

China’s beef imports to drop as hotpot comes off the boil

By Dominique Patton, Sophie Yu, GFM Network News April 13, 2020

Beijing | Reuters — Just over two months ago, the Jinyuan Fucheng Beef Hotpot restaurant in northern Beijing had a long line of customers waiting outside its doors almost every night of the week. Now, the restaurant that can seat 800 barely fills 20 tables a day, with most people still wary of dining out […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets, Reuters

China to resume imports of Canadian canola, sources report

By Dominique Patton, Hallie Gu, GFM Network News March 31, 2020

Beijing | Reuters — China has agreed to allow imports of Canadian canola to resume, two sources briefed on the matter told Reuters on Tuesday, lifting a ban in place since March 2019 that had halted US$2 billion worth of trade. The agreement was reached during a call held by China’s customs administration and Canada’s […] Read more

Reuters

China, France sign deals worth $15 bln during visit

By Dominique Patton, Marine Pennetier November 6, 2019

Beijing | Reuters – China and France signed contracts totalling $15 billion during a visit by President Emmanuel Macron, a Chinese government official told a news briefing on Wednesday. Deals were struck in the fields of aeronautics, energy and agriculture, including approval for 20 French companies to export poultry, beef and pork to China. They also agreed to expand […] Read more

Alberta’s Lakeland to offer ag tech degree

Funds’ net long position edges lower in canola

Prairie cash wheat: Bids track rally in U.S. futures

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