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Commodity policy developments

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Commodity Group
Commodity
Date
Policy Category
Policy Instrument
Description
Norway
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Tropical forests
2019.02
Other
Environmental policy
Agreed to release a first tranche from a USD 1 billion fund established in 2010 [...]
Philippines
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Soybeans
2019.02
Other
GMO policy
Approved a GM soybean variety developed in the US to resist treatment with widely used [...]
Tanzania
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Oil palm
2019.02
Production
Sector development measures
Set aside the equivalent of USD 4.3 million to promote palm oil cultivation, amid efforts [...]
Argentina
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Soybeans
2019.02
Other
GMO policy
Approved a new genetically modified (GM) soybean trait that was developed jointly by Chinese and [...]
Brazil
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Glyphosate
2019.02
Other
Pesticide regulation
Determined that glyphosate is not carcinogenic, while recommending new limits on exposure, as well as [...]
China (Mainland)
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Oilcrops
2019.02
Production
Agricultural policy
Released a policy statement containing commitments to deepen agricultural supply-side structural reforms, including the promotion [...]
European Union
Biofuels
Biodiesel
2019.02
Trade
Biofuel policy
Introduced definitive anti-subsidy duties ranging from 25 percent to 33 percent on imports of biodiesel [...]
Finland
Biofuels
Biodiesel
2019.02
Renewable energy
Biofuel policy
Approved a law that envisages a steep rise in domestic biofuel consumption targets by 2030. [...]
India
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Palm oil, sugar
2019.02
Trade
Bilateral cooperation
Negotiated improved market access for Indian sugar in Indonesia, in exchange for reduced Indian duties [...]
Indonesia
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Palm oil, sugar
2019.02
Trade
Bilateral cooperation
Negotiated reduced import duties for Indonesian palm oil in India – in exchange for improved [...]

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.