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Which agricultural products is China a major producer of?
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China is a major global producer of a wide variety of agricultural products, benefiting from diverse climatic and topographic conditions.
Crops
China is the world’s largest producer of rice, which serves as the country's most important crop and is dominant in the southern provinces. Additionally, China is a principal source of several other major crops, including:12
Other significant agricultural products include millet, sorghum, barley, tea, potatoes, sugar beets, and various oilseeds.1
Livestock
Animal husbandry is the second most important component of China's agricultural production. The country is the world’s leading producer of:
- Pigs
- Chickens
- Eggs1
China also maintains sizable herds of sheep and cattle to support its livestock output.1