date:Jan 11, 2013
he F.A.O. said. In December, maize prices fell sharply as large export supplies in South America relieved market pressure. Rice prices also dipped in December on expectation of good harvests, but wheat values changed little as trade remained subdued.
The Meat Price Index averaged 175.6 points, down from 177 points in November, as prices of all meat categories remained close to their November level, except pig meat, which fell by 2%. The index averaged 175 points during 2012, second only to the