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Rice production in Korea is forecast to be gradually down in marketing year (MY) 2023/24 on reduced acreage in response to government incentives encouraging farmers to switch to other grains, such as wheat and soybean.

Korean fresh pear production is expected to decrease 20 percent in Marketing Year (MY) 2023/24 as adverse weather events struck orchards throughout spring flowering and into the summer. Supplies of high-quality pears are expected to be below average because of high rates of damaged fruit.

The Agriculture, Food, Rural Affairs, Oceans & Fisheries Committee of the National Assembly has recommended the government raise the target price for local rice (2019 crop).

Section updated: Section I, II, III, V, VI, VII, VIII and IX and Appendix I and II.

With a slight increase in projected acreage due to the government-run rice area reduction program, soybean production is expected to rise slightly to 92,000 metric tons (MT) in Marketing Year....

Higher fed cattle prices in Korea last year encouraged a herd expansion that raises questions about the continued profitability of the industry in 2019.

There are no FAS endorsed trade shows planned in South Africa in 2019, however we are happy to share contact information for the upcoming shows to inform U.S. exporters in the food and beverage....