Both seek end to tariff issues.

Production forecast to decline by nearly 2 million tonnes due to lower than expected harvested area.

Perdue discusses ag research, extension and education in the United States.

Imports were down in 24 countries for which IGC provides data.

Says ‘fair is fair, free is free, and that is what we must aspire to.”

Robert Johansson’s remarks also cover recently enacted farm bill.

Continent has a booming population, growing economy and vast areas of uncultivated arable land.

Domestic price dropping and exports expected to increase.

Government has blocked exports of flour made from domestically-grown wheat.

Heavily populated country a major wheat importer.