Excellent Results in Mandarin Production in China

Mandarin production in China in 2006 is at level of 9 tonnes, up 12% from 8.05 million tonnes in 2005. This is largely due to the recovery of mandarin production in the top producing province of Zheijang from the previus year's crop failure as a result of adverse weather conditions. With acreage likely stable in the foreseeable future, mandarin production is expected to grow moderately as yealds improve.