Imports of corn by China will surge as much as 85 per cent in 2014, fuelled by a delay in planting and increase in domestic consumption
Agriculture
Vietnam expects bumper coffee harvest in 2013
![The robusta beans have a huge demand in the market with Nestle SA (NESN) using it majorly in its instant drinks. (Image source: skinnydiver/Flickr)](/images/robusta__skinnydiver.jpg)
The robusta beans have a huge demand in the market with Nestle SA (NESN) using it majorly in its instant drinks. (Image source: skinnydiver/Flickr)
Vietnam, the largest grower of robusta beans, is expected to witness a bumper coffee harvest in 2013 with the country receiving an appropriate amount of rainfall this year
India reveals plans to raise food grain output in 2013
![India is expected to receive good rains this year which will help in reaching the targeted amount of grains. (Image source: Phil Roeder/Flickr)](/images/grain__Phil_Roeder.jpg)
India is expected to receive good rains this year which will help in reaching the targeted amount of grains. (Image source: Phil Roeder/Flickr)
The Indian agriculture ministry has outlined plans to increase total food grain production in the country in 2012-13
Thailand increases 2013/14 sugarcane forecast
Indonesian rice harvest may climb to record high for second straight year
Indonesia’s rice harvest may create a record for second straight year, curbing the need for the country to import the grain