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FAS
Weekly Attache Report Digest
January
25, 2005
Semi-Annual
SPAIN, January 25, 2005 -- FAS/Iberia
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SOUTH AFRICA, REPUBLIC OF, January 25, 2005 -- In 2005,
South Africa's total fresh deciduous fruit production is
expected to reach 1.384 million MT, a slight decrease (1.3%)
from last year because of a severe drought that affected
some producing regions in the Western Cape in December 2004.
Total exports are expected to decrease by 8.1% because of
lower quality products for export. An increase of 9.9% is
expected for processing, with table grapes encompassing the
bulk of the fruit. Some table grapes farmers indicated that
they would not export to the U.S. this season because of
high shipping costs caused by a strong Rand. Sources
indicate that there is also lots of inefficiency within the
supply systems that cause pressure on the profit margins,
not necessarily at the farm levels.
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NORWAY, January 25, 2005 -- In 2003, the total value of
Norwegian seafood exports for all species (US$ 3.7 billion)
declined for a third year in a row. This was despite an
increase in farmed salmon production to 507,000 MT and
record volumes of salmon exports (415,000 MT). Denmark has
overtaken Japan as the major destination for Norwegian
seafood. The EU is the destination for 76 percent of
Norwegian salmon exports.
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AUSTRALIA, January 25, 2005 -- Softwood log and softwood
lumber production are forecast to increase by five percent
in 2004/05. These increases are roughly in-line with growth
trends in recent years. Historically high levels of building
activity driven by strong economic growth and historically
low interest rates are driving these increases.
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CHINA, PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF, January 25, 2005 -- China's MY
2004/05 citrus production is forecast between 13-14 MMT.
Total acreage remains stable, with orange area growing
slightly and tangerine area declining. In the next few
years, citrus production will likely stabilize at current
levels while quality improves. Government support focuses on
technical extension and market information but there is no
significant investment. Demand for high quality fruit will
outpace production over the short to medium run leading to
fresh orange and other citrus import growth.
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ISRAEL, January 25, 2005 -- Citrus production in MY 2004 is
forecast at 575,000 MT, 15 percent higher than the pervious
year. The increase in production is a result of favorable
weather conditions and the increased yields of or, mor,
shamouti, navel, red and white Pomelo varieties. Citrus
exports are expected to increase by 8 percent compared to
the previous year, going mainly to the European Community
(EU). Delivery to processing plants is expected to increase
by 25 percent over MY 2003 levels.
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Rice Weekly Update
VIETNAM, January 25, 2005 -- Export prices were further
USD5-7/mt higher from previous period. Prices are expected
to stay firm till peak harvest of Winter-Spring crop, the
main Vietnamese rice crop, expected by mid February.
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EU Rice Weekly, Brussels, 25 January 2005
EU-25, January 25, 2005 -- This weekly report contains data
on rice prices in the U.S., Thailand and the EU. It also
lists current import duties and export subsidies in the EU.
All information will be published as such in the USDA
publication "Rice Market News". Please note that the EU has
changed its rice import tariffs from September 1, 2004, with
a fixed tariff of EUR 65/MT for brown rice and EUR 175/MT
for white rice.
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SOUTH AFRICA, REPUBLIC OF, January 25, 2005 -- South
Africa's 2005 total avocado production is projected to
increase 21% from 70,000 MT in 2004, if the weather
conditions improve. Exports will increase 27% from 30,000 MT
of last year. Europe will remain South Africa's major export
market. Locally, growers are expected to improve their GAP
practices, based on the new regulation that will be
implemented on January 01, 2005. Lastly, the industry
expects to expand exports to the U.S. market.
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Weekly Rice Price Update
THAILAND, January 25, 2005 -- Export prices
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SPAIN, January 25, 2005 -- FAS/Iberia
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EU needs market oriented and sustainable
agriculture says Fischer Boel
GERMANY, January 25, 2005 -- EU agriculture needs to improve
competitiveness on the world market says Fischer Boel at the
opening ceremony of International Green Week in Berlin. She
considers price support a thing of the past and plans to
move forward with changes in the sugar regime.
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