2009 Support price for wheat announced in October

China' National Development and Reform Commission announced the minimum procurement prices for wheat produced in 2009. Usually the minimum price is not announced until May, just before the wheat harvest and 6-7 months after it was planted. This time they announced the minimum price in October, early enough to influence planting decisions.

Minimum prices for last 3 years (yuan/50 kg)
2007 White 72; Red 69; Mixed 69
2008 White 77; Red 72; Mixed 72
2009 White 87; Red 83; Mixed 83

[corrected May 25, 2009]

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