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Commodity policy developments

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Area
Commodity Group
Commodity
Date
Policy Category
Policy Instrument
Description
Kazakhstan
Grains
All
2021.02
Consumption and marketing
Government market intervention
Announced a ban on the sale or leasing of agricultural land to foreign individuals, foreign [...]
Brazil
Grains
Maize
2021.02
Production
Production support
The Banco do Brasil announced that the budget allocated to the anticipated funding of agricultural [...]
Azerbaijan
Grains
Wheat
2021.02
Trade
Import tax
Extended the period of exemption for wheat and wheat flour imports tax, as well as [...]
Dominican Republic
Rice
All
2021.02
Production
Support prices
Set support prices for the 2021 crop at DOP 2 700-2 800 per 120-kg fanega [...]
Dominican Republic
Rice
All
2021.02
Consumption and marketing
Consumer prices
Set the ceiling on ex-factory prices for type A selecto white rice at DOP 2 [...]
Brazil
Grains
Maize
2021.02
Production
Production support
The Federal Savings Bank increased the economic resources allocated to finance the expenses of livestock [...]
China (Mainland)
Grains
Maize and Wheat
2021.02
Consumption and marketing
Government market intervention
Released the No. 1 Document, an annual policy guideline on agriculture and rural development. The [...]
Russian Federation
Grains
All
2021.02
Trade
GMO policy
Issued a draft law to ensure quality control of imported seeds for grain, vegetables and [...]
Philippines
Grains
All
2021.02
Consumption and marketing
Government market intervention
Released the Department of Budget and Management Special Allotment Release Order, under which PHL 27.5 [...]
Chile
Grains
Wheat
2021.02
Trade
Import tariff
Increased applicable discounts on customs duties on wheat and wheat flour from USD 136.15 to [...]

Disclaimer: The policy records included in the tool are based on publicly available information from both official and private sources. While efforts have been made to verify its content, FAO does not guarantee the full accuracy or comprehensiveness of the information and recommends to consult / refer to other FAO publications reporting policy developments, especially the Oilcrops Monthly Price and Policy Update, the Monthly News Report on Grains and the FAO Rice Market Monitor. The frequency of updates may differ across commodities.