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Export prices declined slightly as supplies of off-season rice continue coming into the market. Also, inquiries for Thai rice are quiet as Vietnamese rice is 5 to 10 percent cheaper.

The report provides trade data on Vietnam's monthly rice exports by grades and destinations, and weekly quotes for export rice by grades.

The Japanese Government's Basic Plan for Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas, which sets Japan's agricultural policy direction for the next 10 years, is revised every five years.

Export prices are expected to be stable through the week of April 13 due to quiet trading during the long Thai New Year’s holidays.

Export prices increased 1 to 2 percent as another government-to-government contract with China for 100,000 tons of white rice was finalized for delivery by May 2015.

Australian wheat production is forecast at 24 million tons, assuming average rains, while barley production is expected to be stable at 8.5 million tons despite a slight fall in the harvested area.

Post expects marketing year (MY) 2014/15 Indonesian wheat imports to increase by 4.2 percent to 7.7 million metric tons (MMT)...

Export prices further declined about 1 percent, as off-season rice harvest continues to keep supplies large.

Taiwan CY2015 hog and poultry production are estimated to decrease 3% and 6%, respectively, due to ongoing disease issues.

Wheat imports remain fairly steady at 3.9 and 4 million tons for MY 2014/15 and MY2015/16 respectively.