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    Overseas Agriculture-related Information Bulletin (Issue 299)

    • Last Update: 2022-10-02
    • Source: Internet
    • Author: User
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    1.
    According to a number of media reports in Asia and Europe, in response to the reduction in rice production and the suppression of domestic grain prices, India announced on September 8 that it will impose a 20% export tax
    on all grades of rice except Indian fragrant rice and distilled grain.
    As the world's largest rice exporter, India's exports account for about 40% of the global rice trade, and more than 150 countries buy rice
    from India.
    The imposition of tariffs on Inca may further exacerbate the rise in international food prices, and may seriously affect the price stability
    of feed in China.
    In 2021, China purchased 1.
    1 million tons of broken rice from India, making it the largest buyer
    of broken rice.
     
    2.
    According to the latest data released by the Argentine Oil Industry Chamber of Commerce and the Cereal Export Center, in August 2022, the domestic soybean processing volume in Afghanistan was 3.
    474 million tons, the lowest level
    in three years.
    In the first eight months of 2022, the cumulative processing volume of soybeans was 23.
    564 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 9.
    2%; Soybeans were sold at 18 million tonnes, accounting for 41% of production from 2021 to 2022, down 6 million tonnes
    from the same period last year.
    At present, the vacancy rate of soybean processing industry has reached 41%, and the supply of domestic soybean meal and soybean oil can no longer meet the international market demand, and Brazil is taking advantage of this opportunity to expand the international market share
    of soybean meal and soybean oil products.
     
    3.
    According to the latest forecast of the Potato Growers Association of Northwest Europe, the total potato production of four countries, including France, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands, will decrease by 7% to 11%
    in 2022.
    In 2022, the potato planting area of the above four countries was about 511,000 hectares, an increase of 3.
    2% year-on-year, but due to the high summer temperature and prolonged drought, the yield was reduced, of which Belgium and Germany potato production was greatly
    affected.
    Located upstream of the water system, potato production is less affected, with a total production of about 20 to 21 million tonnes
    .
     
    4.
    According to the latest report released by the New Zealand Beef and Mutton Association, as of June 30, 2022, the new sheep inventory was 25.
    8 million heads, an increase of 0.
    2%
    year-on-year.
    The beef cattle stock was 3.
    9 million heads, down 0.
    9%
    year-on-year.
    Affected by the drought in 2021 and the rise in mutton prices, the stock of new breeding sheep decreased by 1.
    4%
    year-on-year.
    It is expected that by the end of 2022, the new lamb stock will decrease by 0.
    8% year-on-year, and the beef cattle inventory will decrease by 1.
    2%
    year-on-year.
     
    5.
    According to the Japan Agriculture News on September 11, the Japanese government plans to amend the Basic Law on Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas promulgated in 1999 in order to ensure food security in the country
    .
    The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries will set up a special agency to propose amendments
    to the Act in 2024.
    Japanese experts believe that agricultural policies should pay attention to both agricultural producers and consumers, ensure stable supply of grain as an important agricultural policy, and build a sound daily import crop reserve system
    .
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