Group 1 - In 2024, the beef and dairy cattle market in China is experiencing a downturn, prompting multiple departments to propose a package of relief policies [1] - As these relief policies are implemented, live cattle prices have been steadily recovering since 2025, reducing losses in beef cattle farming, with some regions turning profitable in the fattening stage [1] - The Agricultural and Rural Affairs Department reports a gradual warming of beef market prices since March [1] Group 2 - In Jilin Province, a key beef cattle production area, beef prices have shown significant increases since April [5] - To address price volatility, Jilin Province has introduced various policy measures to enhance beef cattle farming quality and stability, including a fund of 47.75 million yuan for free distribution of quality beef cattle frozen semen [6] - The province is also promoting a shift in cattle feed from "dry straw" to "fermented silage," improving feed quality and reducing costs [8] Group 3 - The dairy market is facing challenges due to seasonal consumption declines, with fresh milk prices remaining low [9] - In Ningxia, a significant dairy cattle region, 288 dairy farmers are experiencing varying degrees of losses due to market conditions [11] - The government is providing subsidies for feed, frozen semen, and interest to help dairy farms recover, with financial institutions offering loans totaling over 19 billion yuan [13] Group 4 - Ningxia's government has allocated over 100 million yuan to support dairy farmers and stabilize fresh milk prices, boosting farmer confidence [14] - Some dairy farmers are processing surplus fresh milk into various dairy products to enhance sales through innovative channels [17][19] - Efforts to optimize the dairy cattle structure in Ningxia have led to stable fresh milk production and increased prices for bulk milk [21] Group 5 - To help the beef and dairy industries recover from downturns, Jilin Province is focusing on building industrial clusters to lower farming costs and mitigate market risks [22] - The establishment of a beef slaughter and processing industrial park in Jilin is reducing risks for local farmers and promoting regional beef industry development [26] - National efforts are underway to develop a modern forage industry to ensure quality feed supply, with various regions, including Shandong and Ningxia, issuing development plans for forage production [28]