date:Nov 11, 2013
Chinese authorities have inked a deal with Brazil to allow corn imports from the South American country.
A Brazilian government official was quoted by Reuters as saying that this development provides a key market for the South American country, which is surplus in grain production.
China primarily imports corn from the US; however, in August, it made a first major shipment from Argentina.
Brazil, meanwhile, has been working to comply with China's requirements on addressing phytosanitary conce