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China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has published a revised version of the "Implementation Plan for Comprehensive Control of Swine Production Capacity (2026 Revision)," aiming to refine the sector's regulatory mechanisms and improve the accuracy of production adjustment measures.
The document's main change is the reduction of the national target for breeding sows in production to approximately 37.5 million. This represents a further reduction from the target set in February 2024 and reflects factors such as the evolving supply and demand for pork, as well as improvements in the production efficiency of China's swine industry.
The new plan also tightens the limits of the so-called "green and yellow levels" for the breeding sow census, both at the upper and lower limits of the yellow zone. Furthermore, it introduces a phased and coordinated mechanism for regulating production capacity, with the aim of strengthening market signals and better guiding production expectations.
According to the ministry, these measures are intended to promote a better balance between supply and demand for pork, thereby reducing excessive fluctuations in the pork market.
Chinese authorities have indicated they will continue to closely monitor the plan's implementation, strengthening monitoring and early warning systems, coordinating policies across government bodies, and demanding greater accountability from local governments. The ultimate goal is to maintain pork prices at reasonable levels and ensure the sector's stability.
May 14, 2026/ Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/ China.
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