translate English to French: The FAO report says that international wheat and coarse grains prices are generally lower than a year ago, but those for rice remain well above 2003 levels. "Against the background of larger export supplies and improved global stock levels, international prices of wheat and coarse grains are likely to remain under downward pressure during the 2004/05 season," says Food Outlook.
La réduction drastique des réserves chinoises était en grande partie responsable de la baisse des stocks mondiaux au cours des dernières années, selon le rapport.