Russia and Kazakhstan have made an agreement with China to export 700,000 tons of artificially dehydrated alfalfa hay to China. The deal, signed by the Association of Hay and Feed Producers and Exporters and the trader Shaanxi ShanHa Group, ensures compliance with Chinese safety standards and will facilitate faster and more efficient product certification and customs clearance. The Chinese market for alfalfa hay is expected to grow to 5 million tons by 2026, with about 30% being imported.