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Myanmar exported 196,760 metric tons (MT) of beans and pulses in March 2014, up by 90 percent from a level in February and 58 percent as compared to a level in March 2013.

Myanmar exported 81,408 metric tons (MT) of beans and pulses in August 2014, down 26 percent from last month’s level following a sharp reduction in border shipments to China and India.

South Korea and New Zealand (NZ) have concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement which was announced November 15, 2014.

Myanmar exported 66,282 metric tons (MT) of beans and pulses in September 2014, down 19 percent from August’s level reportedly because of lower import demand from India.

Myanmar exported 110,239 metric tons (MT) of beans and pulses in July 2014, up 13 percent from last month.

Apple and Pear growers have enjoyed a second year of good prices for their fruit in 2013/2014.

Myanmar exported 97,785 metric tons (MT) of beans and pulses in June 2014, down 42 percent from last month following a sharp decline in shipments to India and Indonesia.

Milk production continues to climb (22.1 million metric tons in 2015, 1.75% up on 2014) in the face of severe price drops both at international trade level and at the farm gate.

A biennial bearing “off” year in MY2013 is likely to have reduced production of apples to 480,500 metric tons.

In recent years, India’s exports have demonstrated phenomenal growth – especially to developing countries, which now account for nearly 80 percent of Indian exports.

Overall cattle numbers will begin the 2015 year estimated at 10.29 million head and rise during the year to 10.54 million head.

The specter of the bacterial disease PSA(v) which has loomed over the Kiwifruit sector since 2011 is diminishing.