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As Ecuador's sugar supply and demand find an equilibrium, ethanol production and a possible increase in the ethanol blend rate could help to absorb some excess sugar supply.

Kenya’s sugar production and consumption are expected to increase in marketing year 2021/22 while sugar imports are forecast to decrease.

Farmers in Bosnia and Herzegovina are expected to plant MY 2021/2022 corn on 200,000 hectares with an expected production of 1.2 million metric tons.

Post forecasts India’s MY 2021/22 cotton production will increase by four percent to 29.5 million 480 lb. bales on a reduced area of 12.9 million hectares.

Although the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect Brazil and its economy, the market presents niche opportunities for high-end beef.

Despite a declining national dairy herd, New Zealand milk production continues to rise and is forecast to reach a record in 2021.

On April 15, 2021, the Saudi government fully implemented its November 2020 decree to privatize the barley import sector.

FAS New Delhi is lowering its India MY 2021/2022 (April-March) wheat production forecast to 105 million metric tons (MMT) compared to the pre-harvest forecast of 107 MMT

Post forecasts domestic consumption of cotton by the Malaysian textile industry at 350,000 bales in marketing year (MY) 2021/22 on presumed economic growth in Malaysia and strong consumer demand for textiles in the United States and the European Union.

On December 26, 2020, Mexico published a measure that requires most organic raw materials and bulk products to be certified to Mexico’s Organic Law (LPO) standards by June 26, 2021. The includes products that will require proof of LPO certification at the border.

On April 26, 2021, Japan’s Forestry Agency released the new draft Forest and Forestry Basic Plan, which aims to increase domestic wood consumption to 40 percent by 2030.

Morocco notified G/SPS/N/MAR/76 on April 16, 2021. An unofficial translation is included in this report. Comments are due no later than June 15, 2021. The notification states the names and characteristics of preserved tomatoes and tomato concentrate.