Specialist for the Chinese market
As the contact point for the important Chinese agricultural and food markets, DLG Markets China establishes contacts with the players in the agricultural industry in the dynamic and fast-growing sector. DLG Markets China has many years of experience and maintains close co-operation with DLG headquarters, particularly in the areas of trade fairs, training projects and bilateral government projects.
Expertise for Asian markets
DLG Markets China supports all DLG global exhibitions and conferences, including Germany, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, Poland, Middle East, Africa, etc., including AGRITECHNICA, Agritechnica Asia, EuroTier, FutureAg Expo, AgroFarm Middle East and FERMA.
DLG Markets China acts as a local framework partner in bilateral Sino-German cooperation projects between the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China (MARA) and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity (BMLEH) and organises visits by Chinese representatives to DLG.
Training programmes covering a wide range of topics in the agricultural and food sector are carried out in cooperation with the DLG Academy. In cooperation with DLG TestService GmbH, testing and certification services are promoted on the Chinese market.
Network and partners
DLG Markets China has established a strong network in China:
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China (MARA) and its branches, including the National Agricultural Mechanisation Station, the National Animal Husbandry Administration, the Rural Energy and Environment Agency, the Centre for International Cooperation Service (CICOS), the Agricultural Trade Promotion Centre (ATPC) and the Foreign Economic Cooperation Centre (FECC), as well as local government departments and related agencies.
- National associations such as the China Agricultural Machinery Distribution Association (CAMDA), China Agricultural Mechanisation Association (CAMA), China Association of Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers (CAAMM), China Animal Agriculture Association (CAAA), Dairy Association of China (DAC), China Feed Industry Association (CFIA), China Meat Association (CMA) and local industry associations.
- Chinese universities and research institutes such as the China Agricultural University (CAU), Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), Chinese Academy of Agricultural Mechanisation Sciences (CAAMS).
- Major and industrial media outlets such as CCTV, Xinhua News, Farmers' Daily, Agricultural Machinery Magazine, Chinese Agricultural Mechanization Herald, China Dairy, China Swine Industry, China Animal Husbandry, China Feed, Feed Research, and Veterinary Orientation
Focus on the Chinese market
The Chinese market is characterised by an expanding agricultural sector, sustained growth momentum and a robust supply chain. With its diverse climate zones, China supports the production of a wide range of crops and livestock. The agricultural market, from small equipment to large industrial solutions, offers significant growth potential. Rising consumer demand, continuous policy support and rapid advances in agribusiness innovation are also creating a dynamic and ever-expanding market landscape. Last but not least, China's agricultural supply chain is fuelled by large production capacity, cutting-edge technology and a highly developed logistics network, ensuring efficiency and competitiveness.
Sino-German Bioenergy Conference
The annual event, which has been taking place since 2009, was last held on 24 and 25 October 2024 in Anhui Province. The partner was the China Biogas Society and the supporter was the Rural Energy and Environment Agency and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China (MARA). The two-day conference focussed on policy, financing, new technologies and consulting and featured over 35 exhibitors. As an international platform for the latest technologies, innovations, machinery and equipment, the Sino-German Bioenergy Conference has developed into one of the leading events for bioenergy. Around 500 participants from Chinese and international bioenergy companies, rural energy bureaus and experts attended this national conference to exchange information and knowledge on policy and technology innovations and discuss developments, opportunities and challenges in the industry with an increased focus on international aspects.
Sino-German Cattle and Pig Symposium
The Sino-German Cattle and Pig Symposium was held in Beijing from 25 to 26 November 2023 with the partner ADT Projektberatung GmbH and supported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China (MARA). The event focussed on technical innovations and opportunities for resource-efficient and environmentally friendly animal husbandry and breeding. Around 400 experts from the Chinese and German livestock industry, research institutes and representatives from companies and industry associations took part in the two-day conference. More than 30 exhibitors, including 18 German exhibitors, were counted. Four sub-forums on cattle and pigs were set up during the event, where experts and participants shared their views on market developments, feed quality and mechanisation, animal health and breeding, information technology and biosecurity. Experts and specialists from both countries gave 40 presentations on cattle and pigs.
EuroTier China
EuroTier China was held in three different Chinese locations from 2019 to 2021. EuroTier China provided an international platform where global brands, international industry leaders, leading experts and local farmers came together under one roof to not only share the latest technological innovations but also discuss key challenges currently facing the livestock sector. 300 exhibitors and more than 20,000 visitors from almost 13 countries from all sectors of the livestock industry were counted. Further figures for EuroTier China: 22,000 square metres of exhibition space, more than 20 specialist conferences and forums and more than 50 national and international media.
DLG China
Li (Leely) Zhang
Room 1301, Tower 1 of Landmark Tower No.8 North Road
Chaoyang District 100004 Beijing, China
Tel.: +86 10 65906120
Fax: +86 10 65907488
info@dlg.org.cn
leely@dlg.org.cn
www.dlg.org.cn/
Janet He
Manager for Government Affairs
Tel.: +86 138 1157 0791
hexx@dlg.org.cn