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Pakistan’s shift from an importer of soybean meal to an importer of soybeans continues following adjustments to the tariff schedule two years ago.

Rains have caused flooding in five states, although pan-India rainfall is three percent below the 10-year average for the southwest monsoon (June 1 through Aug. 28).

The final amendment on standards and labeling for irradiated foods was published in the Official Gazette of India.

On August 2, 2016, the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) released its Fourth Advance Estimate for Indian Crop Year (ICY) 2015/16 (July/June).

Assuming normal growing conditions through September, soybean production in marketing year (MY) 2016/17 (Oct-Sept) is estimated at 11.5 million metric tons (MMT).

The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) postponed the compliance date for maximum limits of trans fatty acid levels until February 27, 2017.

On July 25, 2016, the Government of India’s (GOIs) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published notifications to amend the Food Products Standards and Packaging and Labeling...

A strong monsoon continues to improve soil and crop conditions across India.

Pakistan continues to expand its imports of soybeans in response to an increased tariff on soybean meal. 2015/16 imports are estimated at a record 1.3 million tons.

Pakistan’s MY 2016/17 vegetable oil imports are forecast to be a record 3.3 million metric tons, up 9.6 percent from a year ago.

Assuming a normal 2016 monsoon (June-Sept), India’s total oilseed production in marketing year (MY) 2016/17 (Oct-Sept) will reach 35.4 million metric tons (MMT), a ten-percent over last year.

India is expected to produce 6.4 million metric tons (MMT) of rapeseed and mustard in marketing year (MY) 2015/16.