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The EU-28 sugar production for food purposes for MY 2016/17 is forecast at 16.5 million MT in raw sugar equivalent (RSE), with another 0.9 million MT produced for industrial purposes.

The United States is the world’s largest producer of beef but it also imports more beef than any other country.

Manufacturers and trademark owners of specific retail products being shipped to Egypt are now required to register with the Egyptian Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Post forecasts total sugar production in MY2016/17 to increase by 3 percent or 60,000 MT to 2.185 MMT from MY2015/16’s 2.125 MMT.

Soybean imports are expected to reach 2.42 million metric tons (MMT), reflecting additional crush capacity, as well as strong soybean meal and oil demand.

Lithuanian farmers expect a good harvest for MY2016/17.

News on developments in agriculture and food in Egypt.

It is estimated that after reduction in MY 2015/2016, rapeseed planted area in MY 2016/2017 will increase to 200,000 hectares, and will be 20 percent higher than in the previous year.

Soybean imports are expected to reach 2.42 million metric tons (MMT), reflecting additional crush capacity, as well as strong soybean meal and oil demand.

Post forecasts total lint cotton production to increase by 23 percent to 395,000 bales in MY2016/17.