On December 7, 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) announced the registration of 51 genetically engineered (GE) corn and soy varieties, including 37 GE corn varieties and 14 GE soybean varieties.
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India: Oilseeds and Products Update

FAS New Delhi’s forecast for India’s soybean oilseed production for marketing year (MY) 2023/24 is revised to 12 million metric tons (MMT), slightly lower than the MY 2022/23 at 12.4 MMT which accounts for the impact of the El Nino weather pattern.
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Indonesia: Oilseeds and Products Update

Indonesia palm oil production for 2023/24 is revised down slightly to 45.8 million metric tons (MMT) due to lower yields from El Nino-induced dryness. Soybean consumption for 2022/23 is revised down on slower demand from the food sector. Reduced use...
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India: Oilseeds and Products Update

Assuming normal weather conditions through harvest (February through March), India is expected to produce an estimated 8.2 million metric tons of rapeseed and mustard...
South Africa is continuing to experiencing a positive trend in the area planted with summer rainfall field crops during the past two decades.
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Indonesia: Oilseeds and Products Update

To stabilize rising soybean prices the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) has put forth a three-phase plan that includes: “market operations” whereby importers would be required to sell soybeans...