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In 2022, the Australia beef industry is set to continue its herd rebuilding phase which began in 2021. As the herd numbers have begun to recover, overall cattle slaughter is expected to rise from the 50-year low of last year.

This report provides trade data on Vietnam's monthly rice exports by grade and destination and weekly export quotes for rice by grade.

The Federal Prosecutor for the Consumer (PROFECO) and Federal Commission for the Protection Against Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS) of Mexico raided supermarkets and distribution centers citing reasons related to protecting the population against health risks.

Hot topics of the 19th international “Fuels of the Future” congress included the EU’s Green Deal and “Fit for 55” package, biofuels and its alternatives (e-mobility, hydrogen, electricity-based fuels); CO2 pricing; and market conditions for biofuels and their feedstocks.

Both EU beef and pork production are forecast to decline in 2022. The lower domestic beef production is caused by a shrinking dairy herd with higher milk deliveries but a lower output of animals for slaughter.

On February 11, 2022, the State Council of the People's Republic of China (PRC) issued the 14th Five-Year-Plan to Advance Agricultural and Rural Modernization (2021-2025).

This report provides an unofficial translation of Vietnam’s Prime Minister Decision 150/QD-TTg dated January 28, 2022, to approve the National Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development Strategy 2021-2030, vision to 2050.

In 2021, the Mexican poultry sector saw improvements which are carrying into 2022. The re-opened hotel, restaurant, and institution (HRI) sector, a key driver of the Mexican economy, continues its rebound phase from 2020 pandemic lockdowns.

After two straight years of reaching record levels, New Zealand beef production and exports are expected to fall slightly in 2022. This decline is a result of expected reduced steer and heifer slaughter, as calf retentions in 2019 boosted last year’s slaughter number. As the size of New Zealand’s cattle herd is relatively steady, slaughter numbers are expected to return to more typical levels this year.

This annual report, generally published in September, includes data on U.S. and global trade, production, consumption and stocks, as well as analysis of developments affecting world trade...