Longji rice terraces in Longsheng in southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. China already produces large volumes of ingredients for plant-based meat, including rice, wheat, potatoes and peas. But cultivation of nutritious pulses, which also show promise as alternative protein sources, continues to lag behind. Photo: Xinhua
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How China can dominate the future of plant-based meat production
- The growth of plant-based meat presents a great opportunity for crop producers in Asia, especially China. A shift away from industrial animal agriculture could also help the country combat the threat of climate change
Longji rice terraces in Longsheng in southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. China already produces large volumes of ingredients for plant-based meat, including rice, wheat, potatoes and peas. But cultivation of nutritious pulses, which also show promise as alternative protein sources, continues to lag behind. Photo: Xinhua
