USDA Newswire Report News
Ethiopia: Coffee Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
Ethiopia is Africa’s largest coffee producer and the world’s fifth largest exporter of Arabica coffee.
Egypt: Egypt's National Food Safety Authority Issued Requirements for Food Traceability
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
On October 18, 2022, Egypt’s National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) published Decision No. 16/2022, Food Traceability Requirements, in the Egyptian Chronicles, with an effective date of October 19, 2022.
Mexico: Dairy and Products Semi-annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
Post forecasts both rising dairy imports and production in 2023, due to a favorable exchange rate and increased domestic demand for dairy products.
Nigeria: Sugar Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
The Federal Executive Council approved the extension of the National Sugar Master Plan (NSMP) by 10 years (2023-2033).
Nicaragua: Coffee Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
FAS/Managua projects Nicaraguan Arabica coffee production to remain mostly flat in marketing year 2023/24 at 2.46 million 60-kilogram bags, reflecting successive years of sub-optimal fertilizer application dating back to 2020 when fertilizer prices rose amid global supply chain disruptions and new taxes on agricultural inputs.
Thailand: Rice Price - Weekly
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
Export and domestic prices of Thai rice increased one percent due to the strengthening of the Thai baht and strong demand for Thai rice.
Egypt: Egypt's National Food Safety Authority Issued Technical Requirements for Food Contact Materials and Articles
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
On October 18, 2022, Egypt’s National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) published Decision No. 17/2022, the Binding Technical Rules for Food Contact Materials and Articles, in the Egyptian Chronicles, with an effective date of October 19, 2022.
Costa Rica: Coffee Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
FAS/San José is projecting a small marketing year 2023/24 production increase to 1.44 million 60-kilogram bags, based on positive initial flowering, expected appropriate fertilization levels, and better overall condition of farms.
Germany: FAIRS Annual Country Report
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
Germany is a member of the European Union (EU) and generally follows EU directives and regulations, including those relating to the importation of food products.
Iraq: Grain and Feed Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
Since December 2022, rainfall across most of Iraq has been positive, expected to result in favorable yields and increased production for winter crops wheat and barley, with rice expected to rebound this summer for marketing year (MY) 2023/24.
Uganda: Coffee Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
FAS/Nairobi forecasts Uganda’s marketing year (MY) 2023/24 coffee production will increase 4 percent to 6.85 million 60 kilogram bags due to good rainfall and the maturation of new high-yielding Robusta seedlings planted in 2019.
Venezuela: Venezuelan Agricultural Imports Reach 3 Billion Dollars in 2022
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
In calendar year 2022, Venezuelan agricultural imports grew by 20 percent to $3 billion, driven by an estimated 8 percent economic growth and recovering consumer demand.
Kenya: Coffee Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
Kenya’s marketing year (MY) 2023/24 coffee production is forecast to increase 6.7 percent to 800,000 bags due to a recovery from drought conditions and higher fertilizer application.
Mexico: Coffee Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
The United States remains the top export market for Mexican coffee, including green, roasted, and soluble coffee.
Indonesia: Coffee Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
Post forecasts Indonesia coffee production at 9.7 million bags in 2023/24, a decline of 18 percent from the previous year as excessive rainfall disrupted the cherry development stage, lowering yield in major Robusta producing areas.
New Zealand: Fresh Deciduous Fruit Semi-annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
New Zealand apple production in 2022/23 has been revised down sharply as a result of the damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle, which hit the nation’s largest apple growing and exporting region – Hawke’s Bay/Gisborne – in February.
Colombia: Coffee Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
In marketing year (MY) 2023/24, Colombian coffee production is forecast to increase by 3 percent to 11.6 million bags of green bean equivalent (GBE) coffee driven by improving weather conditions, which have hurt production over the past two years.
USDA Climate Hubs Go Global
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
For more than a decade, USDA’s Climate Hubs has been at the forefront of supporting climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts for U.S. farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners.
Export Sales to the Philippines
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
Private exporters reported sales of 225,000 metric tons of soybean cake and meal for delivery to the Philippines during the 2022/2023 marketing year.
Notice of Request for a Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments on a proposed revision to the currently approved information collection in support of the Export Sales Reporting program.