Horticulture has been one of the fastest growing sectors in China’s agriculture over the last decade. In addition to meeting increasing domestic demand, the volumes and values of net international trade in horticultural products have grown significantly, indicating improved competitiveness of China’s horticultural industry. In order to develop that industry, producers and R&D institutions have been encouraged by government to adopt and master modern technology, including through the use of joint ventures. The improvement of technology, including seed cultivation and production technology, has greatly improved the productivity and quality of major horticultural products, stimulating further expansion of production with higher yields and prices.

CHINA'S EXPANDING ROLE IN GLOBAL HORTICULTURAL MARKETS* by Allan, Rae*(1),Funing, Zhong(2), Yingheng

1. Centre for Applied Economics and Policy Studies Massey
University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
2. College of Economics and Management Nanjing Agricultural
University, Nanjing, China

Working Paper 3/06
Centre for Applied Economics and Policy Studies, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand

August 2006..