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Japan’s current renewable energy policy focuses on generating power from solar, wind, and geothermal sources. Imports of wood pellets have been increasing for thermal power generation.

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Since the United States entered into the CAFTA-DR trade agreement, U.S. agricultural exports to the six CAFTA-DR countries have more than doubled.

Czech Grain and Rapeseed crop is described as good or average, showing large variability across regions caused by different weather conditions.

n MY2016/17, the UAE’s wheat consumption is forecast to reach 1.03 million metric tons (MMT) of which only 5,258 metric tons (MT) will be imported from the US.

Canada has had a federal mandate requiring five percent of the national gasoline pool to be renewable (ethanol) and two percent renewable content in diesel fuel.

Post’s marketing year (MY) 2016/17 (May/April) rice production is forecast marginally lower at 34.51 million metric tons (MMT) on estimated lower planting (11.7 million hectares).

Sufficient and well distributed 2016 monsoon rains have supported planting of fall/early winter harvested kharif crops (rice, corn, and other coarse grains).

Post’s marketing year (MY) 2015/16 wheat import estimate to Indonesia is revised from 7.6 to 8.9 million metric tons (MMT)..

Post’s marketing year (MY) 2016/17 (May/April) rice production is forecast marginally lower at 34.51 million metric tons (MMT) on estimated lower planting (11.7 million hectares).

The Government of Ethiopia (GOE) has reportedly completed the process of awarding contracts for the previously-announced 1.0 million metric ton wheat tender.

The Moroccan Ministry of Agriculture announced final cereal production for MY 2015/2016 at 11.5 million MT, which was 69 percent higher compared to the previous year.