USDA's foreast for global 2015/16 rapeseed production indicates a notable decline from last year's record 71.815 MMT. This has implications for many countries, and the EU is expected to import more palm oil, soybeans and soymeal as a result. Decline Forecast for 2015/16 Global Rapeseed Output This year it is the rapeseed sector's turn to be the most negatively impacted by weather. USDA is forecasting global 2015/16 rapeseed production at 64.582 MMT, a decline of 10.1 percent from last year's record 71.815 MMT. However, that would still be the third-largest rapeseed crop in history, exceeded only by the last two marketing years.Production in the EU-28 is expected to fall by 3.265 MMT (13.4 percent) as a result of reduced plantings and lowe...
The magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata) is the sole living representative species of the family Anseranatidae. This waterbird is found in northern Australia and southern New Guinea.[2] The species is not truly migratory but it sometimes travels large distances to find food and water, especiall...
The common ostrich (Struthio camelus), or simply ostrich, is a species of flightless bird native to certain areas of Africa (and historically, Arabia) and is the largest living species of bird. The common ostrich is one of two extant species of ostriches, the only living members of the genus St...
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A pika (/ˈpaɪkə, ˈpiːkə/ PY-kə, PEE-kə[3][4]) is a small, mountain-dwelling mammal native to Asia and North America. With short limbs, a very round body, an even coat of fur, and no external tail, they resemble their close relative the rabbit, but with short, rounded ears.[5] The large-eared pi...
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