Poultry sector and maize/soybean markets face rising input costs and competition for grain supplies due to increased ethanol demand.
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Updated Aug 1
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Poultry sector and maize/soybean markets face rising input costs and competition for grain supplies due to increased ethanol demand.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- FAO and government set maize production targets and restrict imports to support domestic poultry growers.Sub-event
Ethanol demand is competing with the poultry sector for grain supplies, amidst rising input costs.1 source
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