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FAO has also raised its forecast for global cereal production in 2018 to 2 601 million tonnes, primarily due to higher estimates for wheat production in Canada and China. Nonetheless, the new forecast remains 2.1 percent below the record level achieved in 2017.

This summer’s drought has led to a significant drop of total EU cereal production, estimated at 8% below the last five-year average.

The statements signed at the Southern Agricultural Counsel (Consejo Agropecuario del Sur, CAS) refer to the common perspective regarding residues, antimicrobial resistances and the access of GMO into the markets.

U.S. is now the EU's main supplier of soya beans with a share of 52%.

The European Commission adopted the derogations on certain greening rules, which were proposed earlier this summer.

Between January and July 2018, 14,352,809 tonnes were sold for a total FOB price of USD2,615,886,308.

Decisions concern 2 new authorisations and the renewal of 3 existing authorisations.

Compared to July 2017, EU imports of soybeans from the United States are currently up by 283% at 360,000 tonnes.

A severe drought significantly affected agricultural activities, especially in relation to animal feed resources, in those countries.

Due to dry conditions in late spring in various regions across Europe, EU cereal production is estimated below average in 2018/2019.

Copa and Cogeca released new estimates for this year’s EU grain harvest today, forecasting a 6% drop in EU cereal and oilseeds production, due to extreme weather conditions.

On the pig feed side, the evolution year to year is positive again, after a slight set back in 2016.

New rules on more responsible ways to produce, sell and use medicated feed to tackle the spread of antimicrobial resistance were informally agreed with Council’s negotiators on Tuesday.

The European Commission asked EFSA for a scientific opinion on the risk to animal health related to fumonisins and their modified and hidden forms in feed.

The total feed sales for the three main livestock categories (cattle, swine and fowl) have increased.

The data offered by the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia show that this season wheat exports have grown by almost 50%, allowing the country to remain as the first world exporter.