Smaller South African Bean Crop

PRETORIA - Jun 24/10 - SNS -- Dry edible bean production estimates continue to erode in South Africa, with the latest crop update again reduced the estimated size of this seas's summer harvest.

The South Africa Grain Information Service (SAGIS) the production forecast was decreased by 9.67% to 52,255 metric tons (MT). The area estimate remained unchanged at 44,100 hectares, with an expected yield of 1,180 kilograms per hectares.

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