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There are no significant developments to convey since the previous report done in January, 2017.

Uzbek cotton production for MY 2017/18 estimated at about 3.7 million bales (800,000 MT).

On November 6, 2017, the Plant Protection Division updated its list of U.S. commodities that are allowed to be imported into Myanmar.

Burma: Rice and corn production is forecast to increase in MY 2017/18 due to increased utilization of farm mechanization and higher yielding seeds.

Uzbek cotton planted area and production target for MY 2017/18 is announced as 1.2 million hectares and about 3.18 MMT of seed cotton.

On January 1, 2017, the Myanmar government imposed a new pest risk analysis (PRA) requirement for imported plant commodities.

Myanmar does not have a biosafety framework to track genetically engineered food or animal products.

Uzbek cotton production is estimated at about 4.08 million bales (890,000 MT) for MY2016/17. A warmer than usual winter, lack of water, pest problems and replanting all caused...