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)
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)
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