date:Aug 09, 2013
es were lower, while prices for beef and other meat rose. FAO noted there are signs that international prices for meat are easing on reduced import demand, particularly from Asian countries. The trend may be a reflection of expanded production and a build-up of domestic meat inventories.
The FAO Dairy Price Index declined 2.6 points to average 236.3 points in July. FAO attributed the decline to tightening availability of milk in Oceania and stagnating milk production in Europe, South America an