Vietnam: Grain and Feed Update

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Post revised its paddy harvested area and output estimates for marketing year 2019/2020 (MY19/20) down to 7,380 thousand hectares (THA) and 43.36 million metric tons (MMT) (27.10MMT milled equivalent), lower than the USDA official numbers, on smaller Autumn and Winter crop production. Post also reduced its MY20/21 forecast to 7,390 (THA) and 43.36MMT as uncertain weather conditions and water supplies could affect crop yields.

Vietnam: Grain and Feed Update

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