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The Government of Ukraine has published an updated list of the products imported into Ukraine, which are subject to official control.

Post revises 2018/2019 soybean production down slightly to 56 million tons based on lower planting area.

Post expects Romanian fruit production to recover in 2018, following a 15 percent decline in 2017 due to adverse weather conditions.

For 2018/2019, apple and pear production is forecast to increase over last year, despite lower planted area, but remain below historical levels.

Romania continues to be one of the European Union’s (EU) most progressive member states regarding agricultural biotechnology.

Argentine dairy production continues to recover after massive industry consolidation and weather damage in 2016 and 2017.

Post forecasts wheat exports in marketing year (MY) 2018/19 at 13.6 million tons, 600,000 tons lower than USDA. Due to tighter supplies, Post estimates barley exports for 2017/18 at 2.5 million....

From July 2017 through early October 2018, Romania’s National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority (NSVFSA) confirmed nearly 1,000 African swine fever (ASF) cases....

The Argentine government announced a plan to halve the number of Ministries which will bring the Ministry of Agroindustry under the Ministry of Production as a sub-secretariat.

Post forecasts 2019 chicken meat production to remain stable at 2.18 million metric tons.

For 2019, beef production is forecast to increase marginally to 3 million tons carcass weight equivalent.

Post expects lower yields for Romanian rapeseed in marketing year (MY) 2018/19 due to dry planting conditions, hot and dry spring weather, and heavy rains during the summer harvest season.