China’s pork industry refocuses from scale to efficiency

As China's pork industry undergoes a structural shift from prioritizing volume growth to focusing on value creation, improving efficiency has become a key strategic priority for producers to remain competitive. Significant opportunities exist to improve efficiency, given the productivity gap between China and leading global producers. To realize this potential, the industry must address persistent challenges such as disease control, genetic performance, and feed costs. Achieving higher efficiency requires a comprehensive and integrated approach, with technology adoption and adaptation playing a crucial role. These advancements are often associated with efforts to reduce the sector's environmental footprint.