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China produces 66% of the world's garlic.
China is the largest producer of tomatoes in the world, producing over 16% of all tomatoes.
China farms more freshwater fish than any other country, with fish farming history dating as far back as the Tang Dynasty (around 900 AD).
China and the US are virtually identical in land size. US population size is approx 360 million while China is 1.3 billion.
China is now the world's largest apple producer, followed by the US.
China is the second largest fast food market after the US.
In China, the average person eats over 45 pounds of seafood each year, 3 times more than the US.
There are over 400 different varieties of kiwi fruit (Yangtao) in China.
44% of the farmable land is in North and North East of China, with 14% of the available water.
China Produces about 19% of the world's corn crop.
China’s top 5 agriculture products are: rice, fresh vegetables, hen eggs, maize and wheat.
China produces 45% of the world’s vegetables (approx. 540 million tonnes).
49% of China’s labour force is involved in agriculture.
One-fifth of the world’s population lives in China, farming 7% of the world’s farmland, with 9% of the world’s fresh water resources.
The Chinese consume 40% of the world's supply of chestnuts, and they use them roasted in hot sand, in simmered dishes and in soup.