The World Meat Congress, which took place from 28 to 30 October in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil. \ Philip Doyle
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Netherlands – record milk production
October milk production in the Netherlands was 1,181,894 tonnes (1,147,469,903 litres), some 7% higher than October last year and a new record.
Thailand – wheat imports revised
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The USDA has revised its wheat imports forecast for Thailand in marketing year 2025/26 to 3.5m tonnes due to a high carryover of stocks from the previous year.
Brazil – beef exports rise on 2025
Up to the end of October, Brazil exported 2.79m tonnes of beef, 16.6% more than last year, with value up almost 36% to $14.31bn (€12.34bn).
New Zealand – unwanted award
New Zealand has been awarded the unwanted ‘fossil of the day’ prize at COP30 in Brazil this week for the recent decision to lower methane emissions targets.
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Netherlands – record milk production
October milk production in the Netherlands was 1,181,894 tonnes (1,147,469,903 litres), some 7% higher than October last year and a new record.
Thailand – wheat imports revised
The USDA has revised its wheat imports forecast for Thailand in marketing year 2025/26 to 3.5m tonnes due to a high carryover of stocks from the previous year.
Brazil – beef exports rise on 2025
Up to the end of October, Brazil exported 2.79m tonnes of beef, 16.6% more than last year, with value up almost 36% to $14.31bn (€12.34bn).
New Zealand – unwanted award
New Zealand has been awarded the unwanted ‘fossil of the day’ prize at COP30 in Brazil this week for the recent decision to lower methane emissions targets.
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