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Chinese demand for high quality fruit remains strong and imports of apples and pears are expected to increased in MY 2018/19.

In 2018/2019, apple production is forecast at 583,000 metric tons, which should produce another record apple export volume totaling 390,000 metric tons.

Rice export prices declined 1 to 2 percent due to the weakening of the Thai baht and the lack of new inquiries.

China is the world’s largest potato producer, accounting for roughly a quarter of worldwide fresh potato production.

In Marketing Year (MY) 2018/19, heavy rains during the planting season caused farmers to opt out of the government program to reduce rice acreage and continue planting rice.

The stronger purchasing power of Philippine consumers, growing middle class, and increasing urbanization drove a higher frequency of dining out.

China’s soybean imports and soybean meal consumption are expected to stall in marketing year (MY) 2018/19 due to ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China....

Abundant local fruit harvests drove down fruit prices and reduced demand for apples and other imported fruit in the first half of 2018.

On October 24 and 25, FAS Jakarta organized two outreach events on the theme of Advancing Biotechnology in Indonesia.

On July 30, 2018, Japan notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of draft amendments to the maximum residue levels (MRL) for the agricultural chemical, veterinary drug, and feed additive....

On July 30, 2018, Japan notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of draft amendments to the maximum residue levels (MRL) for the agricultural chemical, veterinary drug, and feed additive....

On July 30, 2018, Japan notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of draft amendments to the maximum residue levels (MRL) for the agricultural chemical, veterinary drug, and feed additive....