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China’s MY2013/14 fresh potato production is forecast stable at 81 million metric tons (MMT) but growth in processing potatoes remains constrained by limited supply and inadequate storage facilities. China’s MY2013/14 potato starch imports are...

Post forecasts a slight decline in China's apple production. Pear production should increase slightly. Market access issues still thwart U.S. apple imports, but demand for U.S. grapes is growing.

Despite the fact that U.S. poultry exports to China are competitively priced, they are challenged by trade barriers.

Post forecasts that China's raisin production will increase by 10 percent in the 2013/14 marketing year due to good weather in Xinjiang, the largest producing area.

Post forecasts that China's ethanol and biodisel production will both increase by 5 percent in 2013 as China strives to reduce its fossil fuel use.

While EU demand for imported soybeans has fallen, the U.S. industry adjusted to meet rising demand elsewhere in the world.

Kazakhstan’s wheat production is expected to recover in 2013, but exports to Russia - its largest market in 2012/13 - are expected to drop sharply.

China is expected to remain a significant importer of biotech products and may become an exporter of biotechnology in the medium to long term.

Kazakhstan's draft biotech law could remain stalled until the country's WTO accession. Meanwhile, new Customs Union regulations address labeling and import of biotech products.

A rapidly growing middle class in North Asia is expected to boost demand for U.S. agricultural exports over the next decade.

Government grain support policies will continue to expand, but resource constraints will hinder future Chinese grain production.

Post forecasts that China's broiler production will fall as demand declines due to lower prices and food safety concerns.