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Australia, the world's 12th-largest economy, is a sophisticated market that is interested in new-to-market food products.

China’s MY2013/14 fresh potato production is forecast stable at 81 million metric tons (MMT) but growth in processing potatoes remains constrained by limited supply and inadequate storage facilities. China’s MY2013/14 potato starch imports are...

Post forecasts a slight decline in China's apple production. Pear production should increase slightly. Market access issues still thwart U.S. apple imports, but demand for U.S. grapes is growing.

A synopsis of current news and events affecting the agricultural sectors in Australia and New Zealand.

The overall outlook for the dairy industry in Australia for 2014 is generally positive with milk production expected to increase by two percent. The August industry survey estimated overall industry confidence at 73 percent; a significant increase...

Despite the fact that U.S. poultry exports to China are competitively priced, they are challenged by trade barriers.

Post forecasts that China's raisin production will increase by 10 percent in the 2013/14 marketing year due to good weather in Xinjiang, the largest producing area.

Post forecasts that China's ethanol and biodisel production will both increase by 5 percent in 2013 as China strives to reduce its fossil fuel use.

While EU demand for imported soybeans has fallen, the U.S. industry adjusted to meet rising demand elsewhere in the world.

China is expected to remain a significant importer of biotech products and may become an exporter of biotechnology in the medium to long term.

A rapidly growing middle class in North Asia is expected to boost demand for U.S. agricultural exports over the next decade.

Government grain support policies will continue to expand, but resource constraints will hinder future Chinese grain production.