Record-breaking harvest showcases successful yield boosting efforts
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China's staple crop production smashed records this year.
On Friday, the stats bureau (NBS) reported that staple crop output hit 706.5 million metric tons in 2024, up 11.1 million tons or 1.6% y/y.
Two crops delivered most of the boost:
Corn output rose by over 6 million metric tons, up 2.1%.
Total...