GAIN reports

 

The following GAIN reports were released on March 17, 2025. _______   China: Number One Document Provides Beijing's Thoughts and Highlights Food Security and Rural Reform On February 23, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Central Committee and the State Council unveiled the 2025 No. 1 Document, which outlines comprehensive strategies for agriculture and rural development. While food security remains a cornerstone, the policy now places greater emphasis on reforming and modernizing rural practices to address emerging challenges in China’s rural revitalization efforts. The Document advocates for financial relief for the beef and dairy cattle industry, and to monitor the size of China's swineherd. It also promotes genetically-engineered corn and soybean development as part of the “new productive” forces of agriculture emphasizing the transformative potential of AI, big data, and drone tech in advancing smart agriculture. To promote rural development, the Document extends expiring rural land leases by 30 years and promotes more flexible agricultural financing vehicles that could make access to capital easier for rural communities.   Taiwan: Unveiling Taiwanese Appetite for Tree Nut Delights The United States holds 66 percent of Taiwan’s tree nut market, with 2024 imports rising 19 percent to nearly 13,000 metric tons, valued at USD 76 million. Lower 2023 crop costs led to upfront stockpiling, attracting new importers who expanded product variety and premium offerings to differentiate in the market. The core consumer base (ages 45-74) is health-conscious and willing to pay for high-quality tree nut. Taiwan’s aging population, officially becoming an “elderly society” in 2025, is expected to further drive demand.     For more information, or for an archive of all FAS GAIN reports, please visit gain.fas.usda.gov/.