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Higher grain prices prompted Belgian farmers to grow more spring grains and maize in 2022. The pig inventory declined.

As expected, the agency made further cuts in estimated production volumes for Argentina's crops, while for the other countries, there were no significant changes. The first forecasts for the 2023/24 season will be released in the May 12 report.

The visit of the Vice Administrator, Mr. Jia Qian, and his delegation was an opportunity to exchange information on grain production and distribution in the countries of the region.

Agri-food trade in 2022 saw good performance despite challenges.

EU oilseed production could reach a new record in 2023/24 while cereal production is also expected to increase, according to short-term outlook report.

Little change in overall feed production is expected for 2023/24 but corn utilization in feed rations should rise.

Study demonstrates pork and beef exports’ value to corn and soybean industries.

This month’s decrease in the FAO Cereal Price Index reflects a fall in international prices of all major cereals.

Producers expect to plant 92.0 million acres of corn and 87.5 million acres of soybeans in 2023.

Modest growth in the animal protein sector is expected to raise China’s soybean imports for marketing year 23/24.

The Black Sea Grain Initiative has been extended but the UN did not specify the length of the renewal.

The International Grains Council's forecasts 2022/23 and 2023/24.

Russia announced earlier that it would agree to a 60-day extension, which is half the number of days agreed when it first expired in November.

The FAO Cereal Price Index was down fractionally from January and 1.4% above its level one year ago.