China will launch the second round of frozen pork stockpiling to stabilize price
China will launch the second round of frozen pork stockpiling to stabilize the price. It is predicted that the stockpiling volume will reach 75,000 tonnes.
The first round of pork stockpiling volume which launched in the end of March was approximately 65,000 tonnes. The first measure boosted pork prices in a short time. Domestic average live pig price reached CNY 11.14/Kg (USD 1.79/Kg) by April 30, ending a 19-week decline. However, the pig-to-corn price ratio reached 4.64: 1, which is still significantly lower than the government plan set 6:1.
Experts believe that the government policy cannot wake of the depressed market efficiently. Oversupply is still the basic reason for the low price of live pig.
http://www.feedtrade.com.cn/livestock/pigs/2014-05-08/2069530.html
Huiyuan Group plan to build dairy producing base in Hulin, Heilongjiang
To better control their raw milk quality and ensure their food safety, Huiyuan Group, the leading beverage producing company in China, plan to build a modern dairy producing base in Hulin, Heilongjiang Province.
Huiyuan will invest approximately RMB 300 million for the first stage construction. The project will start June, 2014 and will complete at the end of 2014. The dairy inventory will reach 6,000 cows
Huiyuan intend to invest more than RMB 1 billion for the second stage construction, and the whole project will be complete at the end of 2015.
http://www.hesitan.com/nnyw_xwdt/2014-05-06/118438.chtml
Asian Agribusiness Consulting and Asian Agribusiness Recruitment Training and Development participate in Australia Week in China
Asian Agribusiness Consulting (AAC) and Asian Agribusiness Recruitment Training and Development (AARTD) presented to the 200 strong Australian and Chinese Agribusiness Delegation in Guangzhou, China. The presentation highlighted the changes in industry structure in the intensive livestock industry. A key point of the presentation was the changes in the requirements of China’s farmers as they modernise.
A copy of the presentation is attached.
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China total feed production still large but down on 2012 volumes
In 2013 China produced 191 MMT - showing a decrease of 1.5% from 2012, recorded at 194 MMT.
The outbreak of H9N7 resulted in sharp demand of poultry feed in 2013, which impacted the total production of the feed in 2013.
As we can see, the H9N7 also impact sales volume of major feed companies, whose pouty feed represents a significant share, such as New hope(Liuhe)
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Companies |
Growth Rate 2013 growth (%) |
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New Hope(Liuhe) |
-8.6% |
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Haida |
9.6% |
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Zhengbang |
-0.2% |
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Tongwei |
6.5% |
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Dabeinong |
59.3% |
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Tangrenshen |
9.7% |
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Tiankang |
5.2% |
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Zhenghong |
-1.9% |
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Jinxinnong |
9.1% |
Source: Company annual report and AAC private research
Modern Dairy and Shanghai Dairy Group plan to build 3 large scale dairy farms in Shuangcheng, Heilongjiang
Modern Dairy plans to invest USD 131 million to build a dairy farm with capacity of 20,000 cows in Nongfeng Town, Shuangcheng.
Shanghai Dairy Group plans to invest USD 115 million to build 2 dairy farms, one in Xiqin Town, with capacity of 10,000 cows and one in Xingfu Town, with capacity of 8,000 cows
All the 3 farms will adopt state of art farming and management technology
It is estimated that the 3 farms will go into operation in October, 2014; the 3 farms can produce 300 tonne raw milk per day, and all the raw milk will sell to Shuangcheng Nestle.
Source: http://www.hesitan.com/nnyw_qydt/2014-04-26/117575.chtml
Novartis buys Glaxo’s cancer arm for $16 billion
Novartis will focus more on cancer, GlaxoSmithKline on vaccines and Eli Lilly & Co on animal health as the drug makers announced a series of deals for a total of as much as $28.5 billion on Tuesday. The transactions, as well as a plan to form a consumer health joint venture with Glaxo, are part of an overhaul of the pharmaceutical industry spurred by the loss of sales as best-selling medicines lose patent protection. Pfizer, the world's biggest drug maker, sold its infant nutrition business to Nestle for $11.9 billion in 2012, and then last year spun off its animal health unit. Novartis agreed to buy cancer drugs for as much as $16 billion while selling most of the company's vaccines division to Glaxo for $7.1 billion and its animal health unit to Lilly for $5.4 billion.
http://news.ifeng.com/gundong/detail_2014_04/23/35967578_0.shtml
Eli Lilly announces agreement to acquire Novartis Animal Health for $ 5.4 billion
Eli Lilly and Company announced an agreement to acquire Novartis Animal Health for approximately USD 5.4 billion in an all-cash transaction that will strengthen and diversify Lilly's own animal health business, Elanco. Upon completion of the acquisition, Elanco will be the second-largest animal health company in terms of global revenue, will solidify its number two ranking in the U.S., and improve its position in Europe and the rest of the world.
With a presence in approximately 40 countries and 2013 revenue of approximately USD 1.1 billion, Novartis Animal Health is focused on developing better ways to prevent and treat diseases in pets, farm animals and farmed fish. Lilly will acquire Novartis Animal Health's nine manufacturing sites, six dedicated research and development facilities, a global commercial infrastructure with a portfolio of approximately 600 products, a robust pipeline with more than 40 projects in development, and an experienced team of more than 3,000 employees.
http://cn.reuters.com/article/usMktNews/idCNL3S0NE1JT20140422?feedType=RSS&feedName=usMktNews
Increasing shrimp farming area
Shrimp farming area in Vietnam is growing strongly with more shrimp ponds in fresh water area. According to the Directorate of Fisheries, till the end of the first quarter of 2014, there were about 287,000 hectares of farmed shrimp, including 162,000 hectares of whiteleg shrimp, 125,000 hectares of black tiger prawn. From a survey in in central and southern farming areas, some farmers said that the prices of whiteleg shrimp and prawn are not as high as the beginning of 2014.
Michael Boddington from Asian Agribusiness Consulting (AAC) has been involved in agribusiness in Asia since 2000. AAC has office both in Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City and China Beijing. So AAC has a thorough understanding of the Viet Nam and China aqua industry and produces up-to-date research reports on the market. We can offer insights on supply and demand trends and comments on the future structure of Asian agribusiness. If you would like to know more please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Increasing the prices of live pigs and weaner pig
According to the livestock association of Dong Nai, the price of live pig at farm is VND 53,000-54,000 per kg, an increase at VND 1,000-2,000 compared with the last of March 2014. Simultaneously, the price of weaner pig (type 20 kg/pig) also increase from VND 75,000 per kg to VND 100,000 per kg compared with the beginning of this year.
Michael Boddington from Asian Agribusiness Consulting (AAC) has been involved in agribusiness in Asia since 2000. AAC has office both in Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City and China Beijing. So AAC has a thorough understanding of the Viet Nam and China livestock industry and produces up-to-date research reports on the market. We can offer insights on supply and demand trends and comments on the future structure of Asian agribusiness. If you would like to know more please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
http://www.vietlinh.com.vn/library/news/2014/agriculture_livestock_news_show_2014.asp?ID=368
Mekong Delta's fishery output plan to reach 3.5 million MT by 2020
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has recently approved the Planning on the development of Agricultural sector in Mekong Delta by 2020 and vision towards 2030 in the context of climate change.
By 2020, Mekong Delta strives to reach 3.5 million MT of fish output with the value of VND250 million per hectares. By 2030, the figure will be 4.2- 4.3 million MT with the value of VND400 million per hectare. 30 thousand hectares of cultivable area in the Delta are estimated to be lost by 2030 due to rising sea level. Thus, land for rice production will decrease by 15 thousand hectares and the area for aquaculture increases to 558 thousand hectares.
Michael Boddington from Asian Agribusiness Consulting (AAC) has been involved in agribusiness in Asia since 2000. AAC has office both in Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City and China Beijing. So AAC has a thorough understanding of the Viet Nam and China aqua industry and produces up-to-date research reports on the market. We can offer insights on supply and demand trends and comments on the future structure of Asian agribusiness. If you would like to know more please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
http://www.seafood.vasep.com.vn/Daily-News/378_9410/Mekong-Deltas-fishery-output-to-reach-35-million-MT-by-2020.htm