The US just posted its smallest agricultural trade deficit outlook in years

📉 The US just posted its smallest agricultural trade deficit outlook in years — here's the data

Record harvest, big imports – yet rice prices jump 11%-16% YoY

Despite record Boro rice production in Bangladesh, prices have sharply increased by 10-16% compared to last year. This is impacting low-income families, and is attributed to market manipulation by traders who stockpile rice, leaving the government with insufficient reserves to stabilize prices. While the government imported a significant amount of rice and claims to be addressing the issue, the high prices persist due to factors like increased input costs, post-harvest losses, and supply chain disruptions. Experts criticize the lack of effective market intervention and regulatory oversight.

Korean agency plows in modern agricultural methods to Philippines

The Department of Agriculture has forged a partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency to help modernize the state of agriculture in the country.

Director General of the Amman Chamber of Industry: China International Import Expo Opens New Horizons for Jordanian Exports

AMMAN, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- The China International Import Expo has opened up new horizons for Jordanian export products and created new opportunities for Jordan to expand and diversify its export markets, said Nael Hossami, director general of the Amman Chamber of Industry, in a recent interview with Xinhua. The Amman Chamber of Industry is responsible for organizing and coordinating the participation of Jordanian companies in the expo. A regular participant in the CIIE, Jordan has more exhibiting companies this year, representing the food and chemical industries. Hossami said Jordan’s exports to China are currently concentrated in raw materials, mainly phosphate and potash fertilizers. Jordanian food and chemical products have considerable potential in the Chinese market. Some Jordanian companies have already opened branches and sales outlets in China. He said the CIIE is an important initiative by China to expand its opening-up and promote international economic and trade cooperation. It helps Jordanian companies showcase their distinctive products, learn about demand in the Chinese market and expand sales channels, further promoting trade between Jordan and China. Hossami also said that China’s industrial scale continues to grow, providing consumers around the world with quality products at affordable prices while continuously fostering industrial integration and promoting international investment and trade.

September 2025 Outlook Report: Meat

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