CHINA RELEASES REFORM PLAN TO BOOST FOOD PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY AND SAFETY
January 1st, 2017
China’s State Council (its cabinet) has issued a five year reform plan (2015 to 2020) to boost efficiency within the country’s food and agriculture industry, with the government planning to promote advanced technologies within the sector, while encouraging the development of sustainable commercial strategies.
The document says that the government will encourage the use of the ‘Internet of things’ connected devices, cloud computing, big data, and more automation to boost the efficiency of supply chains, boosting food safety and distribution ...
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