Corn production in North China is projected to be about 3.5mn metric tonnes greater than last year provided weather conditions remain favorable
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FAO Food Index rises after three months; grains and sugar drive increase
The FAO Food Price Index climbed 6 per cent in July 2012 after three months of decline
Indonesia waives soybean import duty
The Indonesian government has decided to waive soybean import duty in view of the recent hike in price of the commodity
FAO Food Price Index falls again
The FAO Food Price Index fell for the third consecutive month in June 2012, dipping 1.8 per cent from May to its lowest level since September 2010