Action Plan for Enhancing Dairy Sector Competitiveness during the 14th Five-Year Plan Period.

This Action Plan for Enhancing Dairy Sector Competitiveness during the 14th Five-Year Plan Period issued by China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs outlines a comprehensive strategy to strengthen the domestic dairy industry by 2025. It builds on progress made during the 13th Five-Year period, including increased milk production and improved quality standards, but addresses challenges such as high production costs, weak supply chain integration, and rising infulence of imports. The Plan sets goals: increasing milk output to 41 million tons, raising large-scale farm ratios to 75%, and enhancing genetic breeding, feed supply, and digitalized farming practices. It emphasizes regional optimization, especially in major dairy provinces and southern markets, and promotes integrated development across production, processing, and marketing.
By fostering collaboration among government, industry, and research institutions, the Plan seeks to build a resilient, competitive, and modern dairy sector that meets national food security and public health goals. The Plan proposes nine key tasks: optimizing the regional layout of milk sources; improving independent breeding capabilities; increasing the supply of high-quality forage; supporting standardized and digitalized large-scale breeding; guiding the extension of the industrial chain; stabilizing the purchase and sale order of raw milk; improving the level of raw milk quality and safety supervision; supporting the improvement and strengthening of dairy product processing; and strengthening consumer publicity and guidance. Key initiatives include supporting smart farms, improving milk quality testing, expanding dairy product diversity, and boosting consumer confidence through education and branding. The Plan also encourages financial investment, policy support, and technological innovation to drive sustainable growth. The Plan proposes that all local goverments coordinate the use of multiple channels of funds, including central and local fiscal subsidies, financial capital, and self-raised funds of implementing entities, to provide support.