The China Dairy Economic Monthly Report for August 2024 highlights a continued decline in raw milk prices for the fifth consecutive month, a slight rise in corn prices, and a drop in soybean meal prices. Dairy production from January to July 2024 decreased by 3.4% year-on-year. Major dairy companies like Yili and Mengniu have made significant business moves, including acquisitions and partnerships. The report also covers regional fresh milk prices, large-scale dairy ranch projects in Heilongjiang, Yunnan, and Inner Mongolia, and various company developments such as Ausnutria's acquisition of Amalthea and Beingmate's joint venture with Tonglu Development. Additionally, it details the installation of a 40-ton butter production line in Shandong as part of the Shengdafeier Dairy Industrial Park project.