The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) applauded the successful negotiations between the U.S. and South Korea aimed at resolving areas that have prevented advancement of the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement.
p>The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) applauded the successful negotiations between the U.S. and South Korea aimed at resolving areas that have prevented advancement of the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement.Crops
China Agritech appoints new VP of finance
China Agritech, Inc., a leading organic compound fertilizer manufacturer and distributor in China, recently announced the appointment of Ms. Choco Tan as VP of Finance. Ms. Linda Dai, who previously served as VP of Finance, will head the internal auditing department going forward.
p>China Agritech, Inc., a leading organic compound fertilizer manufacturer and distributor in China, recently announced the appointment of Ms. Choco Tan as VP of Finance. Ms. Linda Dai, who previously served as VP of Finance, will head the internal auditing department going forward.Oilmeal exports from India soar 42 per cent
Oilmeal exports from India, Asia’s top supplier of animal feed made from soybeans, jumped 42 per cent to 4.92 lakh tonnes (lt) during November as against 3.46 lt the same period last year, according to latest data compiled by the Solvent Extractions Association of India (SEA).
p>Oilmeal exports from India, Asia’s top supplier of animal feed made from soybeans, jumped 42 per cent to 4.92 lakh tonnes (lt) during November as against 3.46 lt the same period last year, according to latest data compiled by the Solvent Extractions Association of India (SEA).China on track for good corn harvest
The US Grains Council recently concluded its annual China Corn Tour, estimating an increase in production over 2009. The Council estimates the total production for China’s 2010 corn crop at 158 million metric tons (6.2 billion bushels). Given the projected corn harvest area of 30.8 million hectares, this implies a yield of 5.13 tons/hectare or 81.5 bushels/acre.
p>The US Grains Council recently concluded its annual China Corn Tour, estimating an increase in production over 2009. The Council estimates the total production for China’s 2010 corn crop at 158 million metric tons (6.2 billion bushels). Given the projected corn harvest area of 30.8 million hectares, this implies a yield of 5.13 tons/hectare or 81.5 bushels/acre.Asia urged to increase rice reserves
The Asia Society and International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Task Force report, Never an Empty Bowl: Sustaining Food Security in Asia, was the focus of the Ministerial Roundtable Meeting on Rice at the Third International Rice Congress held in Hanoi, Vietnam recently.
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