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Ukraine signed a Protocol for veterinary and phytosanitary requirements for exports of rapeseed meal to China.

As of early December 2019, Bulgaria reported 41 African swine fever (ASF) cases in domestic hogs and 134 cases in wild boars.

Post forecasts a decline in Bulgaria’s rapeseed area planted and production in marketing year (MY) 2020/21 due to dry fall planting conditions.

Bulgaria’s marketing year (MY) 2019/20 wheat harvest resulted in higher than expected wheat production.

At nearly 313.5 MMT, the total MY2019/20 EU28 grain crop is around 2 MMT higher than the previous forecast, with higher wheat, corn and barley production partially offset by a lower mixed grain....

Post forecasts that Bulgaria’s stone fruit crop in marketing year (MY)2019 will decline marginally.

In marketing year (MY) 2018/19, Bulgarian apple and pear production increased by 12 and 18 percent, respectively, due to favorable weather, higher yields, and increased area harvested.

The biotechnology regulatory system in Ukraine is still not fully developed, but the country has committed to shape its policy in line with European Union standards.

This report contains FAS Kyiv’s revised production forecasts for MY2019/20 as well as trade estimates for MY2018/19.

Bulgaria’s livestock industry performed well in 2018 and the swine sector experienced its most productive year in a decade.

Both cattle and swine production continued to be depressed in Ukraine in 2018-19, and production levels are not expected to change much in 2020.

Post forecasts Ukraine’s walnut production around 121 thousand metric tons (MT) in marketing year (MY) 2019/20.