Seed China News 202101
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China’s seed industry is changing rapidly as the government struggles to create an industry ready to compete with the seed giants of the US and Europe. Accelerating M&A, increasing investment in R&D, strengthening new variety rights and the possible relaxation of restrictions on GMO are all trends that could transform the industry.
Seed China News will help you stay ahead of the game in this fast-changing market with real-time reporting on everything affecting China’s seed market, from new research to fluctuations in the grain markets. This includes:
HEADLINE
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of Heilongjiang Province adhered to the five measures to keep the grain production stable, and spring sowing in the Province has started, laying a solid foundation for grain harvest in 2021.
The MOA issued a notice in mid-May, requiring local governments to pay efforts in field management and disaster prevention to ensure summer grain harvest. It was reported that the high-incidence season for convective weather has arrived in China, affected by the superimposed impacts from warm and humid air from the south and dry and cold air in upper trough. For the sake of ensuring harvest, MOA gave guidance from 5 perspectives such as strengthening responsibility shouldered, monitoring and pre-warning, field management, disaster prevention and relief and cross-regional mechanical harvest.
On 14 May, the NATESC held the 2021 national online meeting on summer harvest and soil moisture. According to the consultation, the soil moisture in most agricultural areas of China is moderately good, which is generally conducive to wheat flowering and filling, fruit-bearing of rape and autumn crop sowing and transplanting.
Long Ping High-Tech achieved an operating revenue of USD474.93 million in 2020, an increase of 5.14% over the same period of last year; The net profit was USD33.54 million, an increase of 228.78% YoY. The operating cash flow improved significantly, of which the net cash flow from operating activities reached USD197.05 million, up 1,400.58% YoY, turning loss into gain in profit. Its main business has developed steadily in an all-round way, and the industrial advantages have been further consolidated.
As of 21 May, Beidahuang Group has completed rice transplanting in more than 9.31 million ha of ares with high standard, quality and efficiency. Sowing on more than 8.09 million ha of dry land has also been completed on 19 May, which marked the success of the spring cultivation campaign of more than 17.69 million ha of grain crops of Beidahuang Group, which laid a solid foundation for realizing the goal of 21.5 million tons of total grain output in the whole year.
On 3 May, Heilongjiang Province issued the Opinions on Strengthening the Protection and Utilization of Agricultural Germplasm Resources to strengthen the effective protection and promote efficient utilization of agricultural germplasm resources. Agricultural germplasm resources are strategic resources to ensure national food security and supply important agricultural products. And it is an irreplaceable material basis for the original innovation of agricultural science and technology and the development of modern seed industry.
On 10 May, 2021, the Seed Industry Management Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs publicized 324 varieties of main crops approved by Jilin Province in 2021, including 236 corn varieties, 69 rice varieties, 32 soybean varieties and 3 wheat varieties.
On 10 May, 2021, the Seed Industry Management Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs announced the main crop varieties approved in Henan Province in 2021, including 118 varieties. On 10 May, 2021, the Seed Industry Management Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs publicized the 324 main crop varieties approved by Guangxi in 2021, including 223 rice varieties, 94 corn varieties and 7 soybean varieties.
According to China Customs, dual MoM increases were seen in import and export of vegetable seed in March, 2021. China exported 533,050 kg of vegetable seed in March, 2021, with the value of USD14,456,617, up by 63.49% and 94.55% MoM, respectively. A total of 714,765 kg of vegetable seed were imported to China in March, 2021, with the value of USD24,916,720, up by 893.98% MoM.
According to China Customs, MoM decreass was seen in export of vegetable seed in March, 2021. China exported 221,825 kg of vegetable seed in March, 2021, with the value of USD6,219,034, down by 58.39% and 56.98% MoM, respectively. A total of 1,107,883 kg of vegetable seed were imported to China in March, 2021, with the value of USD26,101,610, up by 4.76% MoM.
It is a monthly published newsletter, which can be downloaded in PDF format. The subscription period is yearly, grants the subscriber 12 issues in total.
China’s seed industry is changing rapidly as the government struggles to create an industry ready to compete with the seed giants of the US and Europe. Accelerating M&A, increasing investment in R&D, strengthening new variety rights and the possible relaxation of restrictions on GMO are all trends that could transform the industry.
Seed China News will help you stay ahead of the game in this fast-changing market with real-time reporting on everything affecting China’s seed market, from new research to fluctuations in the grain markets. This includes:
- Breaking news from China and abroad
- The latest market data, including price information, import/export data, production, consumption, operating rates, etc.
- In-depth analysis of market trends, Chinese government policy, the performance of leading Chinese producers, M&A, new technologies, and more
- Expert commentary from industry insiders, including regular guest articles and interviews with insiders at leading Chinese manufacturers, associations and government organizations
HEADLINE
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of Heilongjiang Province adhered to the five measures to keep the grain production stable, and spring sowing in the Province has started, laying a solid foundation for grain harvest in 2021.
The MOA issued a notice in mid-May, requiring local governments to pay efforts in field management and disaster prevention to ensure summer grain harvest. It was reported that the high-incidence season for convective weather has arrived in China, affected by the superimposed impacts from warm and humid air from the south and dry and cold air in upper trough. For the sake of ensuring harvest, MOA gave guidance from 5 perspectives such as strengthening responsibility shouldered, monitoring and pre-warning, field management, disaster prevention and relief and cross-regional mechanical harvest.
On 14 May, the NATESC held the 2021 national online meeting on summer harvest and soil moisture. According to the consultation, the soil moisture in most agricultural areas of China is moderately good, which is generally conducive to wheat flowering and filling, fruit-bearing of rape and autumn crop sowing and transplanting.
Long Ping High-Tech achieved an operating revenue of USD474.93 million in 2020, an increase of 5.14% over the same period of last year; The net profit was USD33.54 million, an increase of 228.78% YoY. The operating cash flow improved significantly, of which the net cash flow from operating activities reached USD197.05 million, up 1,400.58% YoY, turning loss into gain in profit. Its main business has developed steadily in an all-round way, and the industrial advantages have been further consolidated.
As of 21 May, Beidahuang Group has completed rice transplanting in more than 9.31 million ha of ares with high standard, quality and efficiency. Sowing on more than 8.09 million ha of dry land has also been completed on 19 May, which marked the success of the spring cultivation campaign of more than 17.69 million ha of grain crops of Beidahuang Group, which laid a solid foundation for realizing the goal of 21.5 million tons of total grain output in the whole year.
On 3 May, Heilongjiang Province issued the Opinions on Strengthening the Protection and Utilization of Agricultural Germplasm Resources to strengthen the effective protection and promote efficient utilization of agricultural germplasm resources. Agricultural germplasm resources are strategic resources to ensure national food security and supply important agricultural products. And it is an irreplaceable material basis for the original innovation of agricultural science and technology and the development of modern seed industry.
On 10 May, 2021, the Seed Industry Management Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs publicized 324 varieties of main crops approved by Jilin Province in 2021, including 236 corn varieties, 69 rice varieties, 32 soybean varieties and 3 wheat varieties.
On 10 May, 2021, the Seed Industry Management Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs announced the main crop varieties approved in Henan Province in 2021, including 118 varieties. On 10 May, 2021, the Seed Industry Management Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs publicized the 324 main crop varieties approved by Guangxi in 2021, including 223 rice varieties, 94 corn varieties and 7 soybean varieties.
According to China Customs, dual MoM increases were seen in import and export of vegetable seed in March, 2021. China exported 533,050 kg of vegetable seed in March, 2021, with the value of USD14,456,617, up by 63.49% and 94.55% MoM, respectively. A total of 714,765 kg of vegetable seed were imported to China in March, 2021, with the value of USD24,916,720, up by 893.98% MoM.
According to China Customs, MoM decreass was seen in export of vegetable seed in March, 2021. China exported 221,825 kg of vegetable seed in March, 2021, with the value of USD6,219,034, down by 58.39% and 56.98% MoM, respectively. A total of 1,107,883 kg of vegetable seed were imported to China in March, 2021, with the value of USD26,101,610, up by 4.76% MoM.
Headline
Editor's Note
Column 1 Market Dynamics
Spring sowing in Heilongjiang Province being in full swing
MOA requires strengthening field management in later stage of wheat to ensure good harvest
Soil moisture in China being generally suitable for planting
Column 2 Company Dynamics
Financial and business analysis of Long Ping High-Tech in 2020
Beidahuang Group achieves success in spring cultivation
Column 3 Policy Dynamic
Heilongjiang to strengthen protection and utilization of agricultural germplasm resources
Column 4 Varity Dynamic
Main crop varieties approved in Jilin Province in 2021
Main crop varieties approved in Henan Province in 2021
Main crop varieties approved in Guangxi in 2021
Column 5 News in Brief
Hu Chunhua inspects seed industry in Hainan Province
Progresses of sowing and transplanting in Heilongjiang Province
MOA urgently requires prevention and control of wheat head blight during harvest
Influence of gale and hail weather on wheat production in Henan Province
60% of approved corn varieties in Chongqing bred by seed enterprises in 2021
10th Beijing Modern Seed Industry Exposition held
Column 6 Import and export
China sees dual MoM increases in import and export of vegetable seed in March, 2021
China sees MoM decreases in export of vegetable seed in April, 2021
Column 7 Price update
Domestic quotations of wheat seeds in May 2021
Domestic quotations of soybean in May 2021
Domestic quotations of rape seeds in May 2021
Editor's Note
Column 1 Market Dynamics
Spring sowing in Heilongjiang Province being in full swing
MOA requires strengthening field management in later stage of wheat to ensure good harvest
Soil moisture in China being generally suitable for planting
Column 2 Company Dynamics
Financial and business analysis of Long Ping High-Tech in 2020
Beidahuang Group achieves success in spring cultivation
Column 3 Policy Dynamic
Heilongjiang to strengthen protection and utilization of agricultural germplasm resources
Column 4 Varity Dynamic
Main crop varieties approved in Jilin Province in 2021
Main crop varieties approved in Henan Province in 2021
Main crop varieties approved in Guangxi in 2021
Column 5 News in Brief
Hu Chunhua inspects seed industry in Hainan Province
Progresses of sowing and transplanting in Heilongjiang Province
MOA urgently requires prevention and control of wheat head blight during harvest
Influence of gale and hail weather on wheat production in Henan Province
60% of approved corn varieties in Chongqing bred by seed enterprises in 2021
10th Beijing Modern Seed Industry Exposition held
Column 6 Import and export
China sees dual MoM increases in import and export of vegetable seed in March, 2021
China sees MoM decreases in export of vegetable seed in April, 2021
Column 7 Price update
Domestic quotations of wheat seeds in May 2021
Domestic quotations of soybean in May 2021
Domestic quotations of rape seeds in May 2021
