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Rice export prices remain unchanged at high levels due mainly to new inquiries for immediate shipments driven by the coronavirus outbreaks.

Starting March 25, German borders are closed to seasonal agricultural workers from key countries including Bulgaria and Romania.

Aldi North and Aldi South plan to merge by 2022 according to press reports. Both branches have been divided for over half a century.

Rice export prices further increased 2-4 percent to a six-year record high due to a continued surge in domestic rice paddy prices that offset the weakening of the Thai baht.

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MY2020/21 rice and corn production are expected to recover to record levels following lower production levels in MY2019/20 caused by adverse weather conditions and pest outbreaks.

Rice export prices spiked 6-7 percent due to a strong demand for white and parboiled rice to fulfill contracted shipments, mainly to African countries.

EU-27+UK chicken meat production is expected to increase slightly again in 2020 driven by both domestic and export demand.

Rice export prices increased 1 to 2 percent due to tighter supplies of white paddy rice and the strengthening of the Thai baht.