February 6, 2007

Japan agriculture ministry seeks 160,000 tonnes wheat
 

Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is seeking 160,000 tonnes of wheat in a tender to be concluded Thursday, an agriculture ministry official said Tuesday.

The shipment is expected to arrive in Japan Mar 26 to Apr 25.

The details of the wheat purchase tender are as follow:

Quantity              Grade                         Origin

(tonnes)

36,000             Western White                    US

20,000             Hard Red Winter                  US

44,000             Dark Northern Spring           US

40,000             Western Red Spring        Canada

20,000               Soft White                    Australia