Portugal: Portuguese Rice Imports Pick up as Production Declines

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High input costs, stiff competition from imports combined with water limitations explains the decline in area planted to rice in Portugal. Warmer than usual temperatures boosted crop development in summer 2017, but negatively affected yields, which are anticipated to remain at similar levels to those achieved in the previous season. 

Portugal: Portuguese Rice Imports Pick up as Production Declines

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