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Argentina |
Grains |
Maize |
2018.05 |
Other |
GMO policy |
Approved three genetically-modified maize varieties resistant to Lepidoptera and Coleopteran (Resolution No. 19/2018). |
China (Mainland) |
Rice |
All |
2018.05 |
Stocks |
Stock release |
Sold 240 361 tonnes of paddy from state reserves through an auction held on 8 [...] |
China (Mainland) |
Rice |
All |
2018.05 |
Stocks |
Stock release |
Offered 1.01 million tonnes of paddy from state reserves through an auction held on 7 [...] |
Uruguay |
Rice |
All |
2018.05 |
Production |
Production support, finance and credit facilities |
According to press reports, the Banco República (BROU) announced a loan restructuring programme for up [...] |
China (Mainland) |
Rice |
All |
2018.05 |
Stocks |
Stock release |
Found buyers for 42 224 tonnes of paddy from state reserves, after offering 1.01 million [...] |
Costa Rica |
Rice |
All |
2018.05 |
Trade |
Import quota |
Decided to increase the shortage import quota approved in November 2017 by 20 331 tonnes of [...] |
China (Mainland) |
Rice |
All |
2018.05 |
Stocks |
Stock release |
Sold 276 080 tonnes of paddy from state reserves, out of a total of 2.37 [...] |
Australia |
Grains |
All |
2018.05 |
Production |
Government support |
Established a fund of AUS 24 million (USD 18.04 million) to promote grain-related research and [...] |
Bilateral/Multilateral |
Oilseeds, oils and meals |
Saturated fatty acids, trans-fatty acids |
2018.05 |
Other |
Health policy |
The World Health Organization (WHO) issued i) a call for public comments on draft recommendations [...] |
Brazil |
Oilseeds, oils and meals |
Soybeans |
2018.05 |
Other |
Environmental policy |
Fined a number of trading firms and farmers for failing to respect embargoes imposed on [...] |
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. |
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