Economy

China cuts forecast for 2010 rice production

(Agencies)
Updated: 2010-07-14 14:05

China reduced the 2010 rice output forecast to 196.6 million metric tons from an estimate of 197.3 million tons made a month ago, the China National Grain & Oils Information Center said today in its July report.

Related readings:  Rice farmers battle destructive field snails  More inflation sparks  Price of rice rises in south China  Drought and cold hit summer grain harvest

The 2010 production forecasts for other crops were maintained at 168 million tons of corn, 115.1 million tons of wheat, 14.5 million tons of soybeans and 12.6 million tons of rapeseed, according to the report.