Increasing pork production and supply will be the top priority for agricultural authorities in the following year (ensure) pork production can rebound close to the level before outbreaks of African swine fever occurred, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said. Statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs show the national pork price slumped by 23 percent in November (compare) to the peak level in late October. In many areas in North China, prices dropped by about 30 percent below 30 yuan ($4.26) per kilogram.
Domestic pork production (hit) seriously by the outbreaks of African swine fever since August last year. Total production in the first three quarters was about 32 million metric tons, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. (short) in supply have resulted in rising pork prices since the beginning of the year, prices have started to decline recently due to increased production. Pork is the most (common) consumed meat in China, and the supply of it (matter) to the nation's food security. So, on Monday, the ministry announced it has started three-month special campaign aimed at fighting legal violations (involve) the buying, selling and slaughtering to ensure quality and safety of the meat and its products in the market.
