Mexico to export sorghum to China
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Mexico and the General Directorate of Customs of the People's Republic of China formalized the sanitary protocol for the export of sorghum from Mexico to China.
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US: Exports of feed grains down 5% in 2019/2020
U.S. exports of feed grains in all forms (GIAF) end marketing year at nearly 101 million metric tons.
Argentina lowers export tarrifs for soy
Export tariffs for soybeans will be reduced from the current 33% to 30%.
EU pigmeat production will grow less than expected in 2020
The latest short-term outlook report for EU agricultural markets, by the European Commission, presents trends and prospects for cereals, oilseeds, and pigmeat.
UK wheat harvest down nearly 40%, barley increases
According to preliminary data, the UK wheat harvest is down below the 5-year average while barley production has increased.
Data sheets: Fish meal
Data sheet with nutritional values (table comparison), production, and most recent studies about fish meal.
Google and FAO launch new Big Data tool for all
Earth Map empowers FAO’s Hand-in-Hand geospatial platform and allows anyone with basic Internet access to tap critical climate, environmental and agricultural information.
EU: Import duties for maize, sorghum and rye updated at €0 per tonne
Following a reduced forecast of the 2020/21 maize harvest that led to an increase of US maize prices, the import duty for maize, sorghum and rye in the European Union is now set at €0 per tonne as of 27 August 2020.
US corn, soybeans, and wheat outlook for 2020/21
A record corn crop anticipated, soybeans exports to rise from record-low market share, and the wheat crop expected to be down.
Russia: Cereal exports and harvest projections
The Ministry of Agriculture maintains its cereal export projection at 45 million tonnes for the current agricultural season, including 36 million tonnes of wheat, despite implementing a quota.
Data sheets: Lard
Data sheet with nutritional value (table comparison) and most recent studies about lard.
Colombia lifts tariffs on corn, sorghum and soybeans to reduce cost of feed production
Given that Colombian production is insufficient, the suspension of tariffs will increase supply capacity for feed production.
How is COVID-19 affecting the pork and commodity markets?
Pork prices are declining due to lower demand from slaughterhouses affected by labor shortages and problems in foreign market access.
How does COVID-19 affect world grain output estimates?
Will logistical challenges hinder grain trade? Will restrictions prevent crops from being planted? The International Grains Council asks.
EU: Compound feed production increases
In 2018 Spain continued to be the top producer of compound feed, with the pig sector as the second largest market.
Updated EU feed protein supply
The drought observed in 2018 in Europe had a significant impact on the overall feed supply for 2018/19.