China slowly adopts genetically modified crops

The Chinese government aims to enhance food security and reduce its dependence on imports. One step in that direction is the wider adoption of genetically modified (GM) varieties of soybeans and maize. These not only promise to cut the costs for local feed mills but also alter global trade flows. While adoption is slow, the transition to GM crops entails big changes for the feed market. At the end of 2024, the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs awarded safety certificates for 5