Corn

In the European Union decided to reduce customs import duty rates on corn and sorghum from €5,61/ ton up to €0,56/ ton.

Researches of Italian scientists showed that genetically modified corn is affected by mycotoxins less often. Thus, use of varieties reproduced with the help of genetic engineering considerably reduces risk to be poisoned with the polluted grain for people and animals.

In December report USDA analysts raised evaluation of world corn production in 2017/18 year again. In comparison with November forecast the indicator is increased by 800 thousand tons to 1,044 billion tons.