Opinions of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs on Implementing the Feed Grain-Saving Initiative in Animal Husbandry Sector.

This policy document outlines China's strategic plan to reduce grain consumption in the animal husbandry sector, aiming to enhance efficiency, lower costs, and ensure food security. It emphasizes the importance of feed grain conservation, given that feed accounts for about 70% of livestock production costs. The Plan sets a target to reduce average feed consumption per unit of animal product by over 7% by 2030 compared to 2023. The plan aims to decrease the average feed consumption per unit of animal product by over 7% compared to 2023, while increasing the utilization of non-grain feed resources and improving feed conversion efficiency. Key measures include promoting precise feed formulation techniques, optimizing feeding management with digital tools, developing efficient breeding models, and supporting the creation of green feed additives. The plan also emphasizes the development of modern forage industries, the development of grain-saving livestock varieties, and the use of alternative protein sources like microbial and insect proteins. Technological innovation is a cornerstone of the initiative, with support for research in genetics, disease prevention, and smart farming. Additionally, it calls for the establishment of a robust feed resource database and the simplification of approval processes for new feed products.