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Production of fresh lemons in MY 2015/2016 is forecast to rebound to normal levels of 1.5 MMT as a result of favorable weather conditions.

For MY 2016/2017, lemon production is forecast to decrease due to unfavorable weather conditions in the main citrus growing region of Argentina.

For calendar year (CY) 2016, Post revises production down to 640,000 metric tons (MT) for apples and 580,000 MT for fresh pears.

Post revises down 2016 Argentine milk output to 10.39 million tons (equivalent to 10.094 million liters) as result of severe weather damage, an increase in production costs, and low farm gate prices.

Argentine sugar production for marketing year 2016/17 is projected at 2.1 million tons (raw basis), similar to the previous two crop seasons.

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

Post forecasts lower soybean production on decreased area and a return to historical yield levels for 2016/17.

A new government took office in December implementing rapidly policy changes to support the local agricultural sector.

2016 production is revised up by 105,000 tons to 2.2 million tons on higher domestic demand and minor export growth.

This report provides overall information on regulations and standards for importing U.S. food and beverages into Argentina.

Argentine beef exports in 2016 are forecast at 265,000 tons carcass weight equivalent (cwe), the highest since 2011.

2015/2016 oilseeds production is left unchanged compared to Post’s estimates from last month.