Philippines’ corn production is expected to reach a record 8.2mn metric tonnes this year, with at least 150,000 metric tonnes in surplus
Agriculture
China receives first shipment of sorghum from US
China has announced that it has received its first shipment of sorghum from US at its Guangzhou Port facility
Myanmar to sign rice paddy cultivation deal with China
Myanmar has announced that it will sign a joint venture with China by the end of this year for cultivation of rice paddies
China corn ‘to hit record high output in 2013’
Corn production in China is likely to hit a record high of 215mn tonnes in 2013, according to two industry organisations
Laos focuses on creating safe agricultural produce
The Laos ministry of agriculture and forestrys agriculture department has revealed plans to ensure complete safety of agricultural produce grown in the country for domestic consumption and export