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FAS Moscow decreased its April 2018 total grain production forecast by 13.8 million metric tons (MMT) to 109.9 MMT based on reports of reduced area and cold and rainy conditions in some regions....

On July 4, 2018, the Government of India (GOI) approved a significant increase in the minimum support prices (MSPs) for the kharif (fall harvested) crops for the 2018/19 season.

Unexpected weather conditions between April and June led to slightly lower wheat and barley production forecasts, while late spring rain helped the corn crop.

For marketing year (MY) 2018/19, feed consumption is forecast to increase slightly, as the domestic pork industry rebounds and growth continues in the aquaculture sector.

Indonesia’s rice imports are expected to reach 2 million tons in 2017/18 due to low stock levels and increased competition from corn plantings.

MY 17/18 corn production is estimated lower at 83 MMT, due to late-planted safrinha corn, reduced crop inputs, and dry conditions in some states.

Rice export prices remained steady while traders await for the government to announce on July 11 the sale results of the remaining 2 million metric tons of government rice stocks.

Overall grain production is expected to fall in MY2018/19 due to weather-stress and a flurry of domestic support and trade policy developments.

Post forecast Australian wheat production at 21 million metric tons (MMT) for 2018/19, 12.5 percent below the official forecast, due to hot conditions and low rainfall in eastern Australia.

Japan’s conclusion of a free trade agreement with the European Union (EU) and efforts to conclude the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) are expected to increase....

Domestic and export rice prices declined 1 to 2 percent due to the lack of new inquiries and further weakening of the Thai baht.

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