On 10 July, 2026, NBS released summer grain data, showing that national total output reached 150.75 million tonnes, a record high. Meanwhile, in July, China implemented the first batch of EDV protection system for 10 crop species.
On the corporate and supply front, in July 2026, a Sichuan government‑backed fund invested in AI‑breeding startup Tianneng Jingxiu, whose proprietary corn sterility technology is moving towards commercialisation. Meanwhile, three listed seed companies (Guotou Fengle, Dunhuang Seed, Dabeinong) released divergent H1 earnings forecasts.
On the trade front, in June 2026, China's total imports of soybean, corn, and vegetable seeds rose 6.63% MoM, while total seed exports fell 43.84% MoM. During January–June 2026, China's major grain imports increased 12.76% YoY. In June, China's grain imports rose 9.34% MoM.
On the policy front, on 3 July, 2026, three central authorities jointly issued rules (Notice No. 1031) to standardise germplasm export approvals and data sharing among seed operators. On 9 July, 2026, Shandong Province released the Shandong Province Cotton Variety Approval Standards (2026 Revision), effective from 1 Dec., 2026.
On the variety front, on 15 July, MARA released approved variety lists for Qinghai (2025) and Fujian (2026). Zhejiang cleared 44 new varieties (led by rice and corn) and 2 season‑extension varieties on 8 July.
The USD/RMB exchange rate used is USD1.00 = RMB6.8067, sourced from the People's Bank of China on 1 July, 2026.
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