TURKEY, July 6, 2004 -- Turkey's barley production is estimated currently at 7.1 MMT, a slight increase over 2003. Yields were good in most parts of Turkey, except the Southeast Anatolia Region. After exporting large quantities in the past, Turkey imported about 290,000 MT of barley in MY 2003. Although production is expected to be good in MY 2004, The Turkish Grain Board may need to import some barely to regulate the market since it will not be able to procure any domestically due to high prices.

TURKEY, July 6, 2004 -- The Turkish livestock sector continues to struggle from declining cattle inventories and a restrictive import regime that increases feed costs. Consumption of beef remains steady despite price increases. Turkey maintains a very restrictive import policy allowing only imports of dairy and beef breeding stock. GOT does not permit the importation of beef or veal as way of protecting its domestic industry despite demand for high quality beef, particularly from the tourism industry. U.S. exports of breeding cattle were halted in December 2003 due to the BSE incident.

TURKEY, July 6, 2004 -- Due to its large population, expanding economy and booming tourism sector, there are important market opportunities for food and agricultural products in Turkey. Despite these opportunities, cracking the Turkish market is difficult. Attending one of Turkey's major food or agriculture trade shows can be an important first step to entering the market. The largest food shows are held annually in Istanbul and Antalya.

INDIA, July 6, 2004 -- Indian exporters of peanut oil, capitalizing on reduced supplies from Argentina and Senegal, are estimated to export 110,000 tons during MY 2003.