Attaché Report (GAIN)

United Kingdom EU: EU28 Crop Update

The unprecedented heatwave in June across much of the European Union attracted attention to the outlook for the MY2019/20 EU28 grain crop.
In June 2019, Portugal and China signed a protocol allowing Portugal to export pig feet (swine offals) to China.
On May 28, 2019, the Portuguese Government signed an agreement with China to strengthen bilateral cooperation, and to harmonize and streamline procedures for agricultural exports.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Portugal: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

Portugal is the European Union’s (EU’s) second largest grower of genetically engineered (GE) corn and a major consumer of genetically engineered (GE) soybean meal in animal feed.
Following the economic crisis, Portugal’s livestock production has bounced back and is expected to continue expanding during 2019.