The Dairy Podcast Show - #21 - China’s milk market: threat or opportunity?

Staying up to date with the latest opportunities in the dairy milk market is important for every farmer, manager, and dairy industry worker. In that sense, and considering that the US is one of the largest global exporters of milk and dairy products, keeping an eye on the demands from other countries is a must. So how is China's milk market faring at the moment: are there opportunities to be had, or can they become competitors in the export market? In this episode, with Dr. Walter Chen, we discuss the market opportunities for dairy producers in China, the challenges faced by Chinese dairies, the country’s milk consumption, and the future of their milk production.

What you'll learn:

1. Chinese requirements for milk

2. Reproduction challenges for Chinese dairy farmers

3. Nutritional strategies in China

4. The availability of feed additives

5. The evolution of the Chinese dairy research

6. Data recording and management

7. Data recording issues

Meet the guest

Dr. Walter Chen

Experience

      ○ Current: President of a dairy consulting business in China.

      ○ Past: Dairy Management Consultant for Cargill Nutrition; Manager at XCanton American Dairy Farm in Canton, China; Calf Manager at Canton American Dairy Farm.

Background

      ○ Ph.D., Ruminant Nutrition (University of Arizona)

      ○ M.Sc., Ruminant (University of Arizona)

      ○ B.Sc. (South China Agricultural University)

Hobbies: Traveling and practicing martial arts!

Favorite book, movie or TV series: Pride and prejudice, The old man and the sea, Good earth, Three Kingdoms.

Favorite quote: Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - Albert Einstein

A tip for success: Where there is a will there's a way.

Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn