date:Mar 15, 2013
ed protein sources, such as soybeans and rapeseed.
Total oilseed imports in MY13/14 are forecast to reach 68.9 million tons from 66.1 million tons in MY12/13.
Specific MY13/14 forecasts for oilseed categories include:
Soybean production will fall four percent from last year to 12 million tons based on a stable planted area of 6.8 MHa and average yield
Soybean imports will rise six percent to 65.5 million tons
Soybean meal demand will rise three percent to 52.7 million tons in response to str