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Japan’s feed industry relies almost entirely on imported grains.

Over 2016, the Australian beef cattle herd is expected to decline to 25.6 million head after several years of record turn-off.

Export prices increased around 1 percent due to tighter domestic rice supplies and the strengthening Thai Baht.

In 2015, consumption of domestic beef declined while imports of more competitively priced beef imports increased.

Wheat imports are forecast to decline to 4.3 million tons in market year (MY) 15/16 (down 16 percent from the previous year) due to ample stocks...

December 7, 2015, AQSIQ released Announcement No.144, 2015 - “The Revision of the Risk Level and the Inspection/Quarantine Supervision Methods for Import and Export of Feed and Feed Additives.”

The Ministry of Food & Drug Safety implemented the Special Act on Safety Management of Imported Food (hereinafter referred to as the Special Act) and the implementing regulations on February 4, 2016.

Russia’s Grain Stocks Reach 31 Million Metric Tons . . . New Federal Agricultural Subsidy Distribution Orders . . . EAEU Members Forecast Development of Russia’s Agricultural Sector for 2016-2017 . .

Export prices increased slightly due to the strengthening Thai Baht. Traders are awaiting the details of the new Government stocks tender during the week of March 14.

Export prices went up about $5-10 during the week of February 27-March 4. According to rice exporters, the increase was due to expected upcoming demand from Vietnam’s South East Asian rice export...

The Chongqing Lianglu Cuntan Free Trade Port Area (CQFTPA) project was approved by the Chinese State Council on Nov 12, 2008.

The National Pecan Growers Council and ATO Hong Kong hosted a production and nutrition seminar in Hong Kong to further strengthen contacts and enhance importer’s knowledge...