China to develop new varieties of wheat, corn, soybeans and rapeseed

Published Feb 19, 2025

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China has introduced guidelines to boost biotech cropping to support agricultural technology and food security. The strategy, set to be implemented from 2024 to 2028, focuses on developing gene-editing tools and creating new varieties of wheat, corn, soybeans, and canola. The goal is to establish independent and controllable seed sources for these crops, with a focus on high-yielding, multi-resistant varieties. The initiative also includes programs to breed high-yielding livestock with improved reproductive capabilities and disease resistance.

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China has issued guidelines to promote biotech cropping, aimed at supporting agricultural technology and ensuring food security. The initiative, announced last Friday, focuses on developing gene-editing tools and creating new varieties of wheat, corn, soybeans and canola. The strategic plan, which covers the period from 2024 to 2028, aims to create “independent and controllable” seed sources for these key crops. The guidelines emphasize the cultivation of high-yielding, multi-resistant varieties of wheat and corn, along with high-oil, high-yielding strains of soybeans and canola. The development is part of China’s broader efforts to increase domestic production of key crops such as soybeans, thereby reducing its reliance on imports, especially from the United States. The strategy has become increasingly urgent as tensions rise over potential trade conflicts. The government document commits to research and development of precision gene-editing ...

Source: Oilworld