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Post reduces estimated 2020/2021 soybean production to 2.125 million tons on dry conditions in February and early March, resulting in reduced exports of 1.97 million tons.

MY2021/22 cotton imports are unlikely to recover due to slow economic growth. MY2020/21 cotton imports reduce sharply, and imports of U.S. cotton are also forecast to decline significantly.

Japan’s overall oilseed consumption is forecast to remain stable in MY 2020/21 and MY 2021/22. Due to the COVID-19-related shift from eating out to at-home cooking, in MY 2019/20 and MY 2020/21...

Rice export prices declined 1-3 percent reflecting the weakening of the Thai baht.

Wheat and barley crops have received sufficient rainfall. Post forecasts MY 2021/22 wheat and barley production at 1.2 MMT and 650,000 MT, respectively, with imports at 2.1 MMT and 700,000 MT.

Vietnam’s success in controlling COVID-19 has allowed textile and garment companies to maintain their operations, despite short-term disruptions.

Taiwan announced a pilot program to begin the process for eliminating the use of vaccinations against classical swine fever (CSF).

On March 30, 2021, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced revisions to Japan’s maximum residue levels for 13 agricultural chemicals (Tolfenpyrad, Fenquinotrione, Flazasulfuron...

Russia notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of draft amendments to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) veterinary regulations regarding some dairy products and feed additives...

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency recently announced upcoming import condition changes for heat-treated and raw/minimally heat-treated pet food imported from the United States.

South Korean wine imports reached a record $330 million in 2020, up 27 percent from 2019. Imports from the United States totaled $56 million, up 65 percent.

This report lists the major registration requirements and export certificates required for food and agricultural exports to the People’s Republic of China.