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On October 9, Taiwan completed a Simultaneous-Buy and Sell (SBS) tender for 3,000 tons of U.Sorigin rice at $162 per ton for delivery by April 30, 2019.

Indonesia revised Regulation 26/2017 on dairy partnerships, removing problematic compulsory elements and linkages to import permit issuance.

On October 10, 2018, Japan notified the World Trade Organization’s (WTO’s) Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade (see G/TBT/N/JPN/608) of its intention to make revisions to its genetically....

Taiwan milk consumption continues to grow due to strong liquid milk demand.

New Zealand’s milk production ended its downward slide in 2018 and stabilized at an estimated 21.75 million metric tons, up 1 percent up from 2017.

Post forecasts Australian 2018/2019 wheat production at 18 million metric tons (MMT) as hot conditions and low rainfall prevail in eastern Australia. Barley production is forecast to decline....

Milk production is forecast at 9.5 million metric tons in 2019, down 1.6 percent from last year due to unfavorable seasonal conditions in dairy producing regions.

Japan’s conclusion of a free trade agreement with the European Union (EU) and efforts to conclude the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) are expected to increase....

Rice export prices increased 1 to 2 percent to cover exchange rate volatility of the Thai baht.

In 2017, Japan was the 6th largest market in the world for U.S. hardwood exports valued at $63 million.

South Korea is one of the most reliable export markets for U.S. agricultural goods. Its vibrant economy offers easy access to modern retail outlets...

Japanese raw milk production is forecast to contract slightly in 2018 due to declining numbers of cows in milk and heat stress during an exceptionally hot summer.