Development of China’s seed industry is viewed as essential to increasing domestic grain output and reducing reliance on imports. Illustration: Henry Wong
China food security: Beijing moves to ‘revitalise’ seed industry as coronavirus, geopolitical tensions ramp up supply fears
- China in April enlarged its list of state-sponsored seed breeding and production bases for the first time since 2013
- Development of the seed industry is viewed as essential to ensuring food security and reducing reliance on imports
Development of China’s seed industry is viewed as essential to increasing domestic grain output and reducing reliance on imports. Illustration: Henry Wong
