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Commodity policy developments

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Commodity Group
Commodity
Date
Policy Category
Policy Instrument
Description
China (Mainland)
Grains
Wheat
2019.07
Trade
Import policy
Approved imports of wheat from Russia\'s Kurgan region.
European Union
Grains
Maize
2019.07
Other
GMO policy
Approved imports of new GM crops for processing and use in food and feed, including [...]
European Union
Grains
All
2019.07
Production
Government support
In the wake of a prolonged drought, the European Commission facilitated the collection of direct [...]
United States of America
Grains
All
2019.07
Production
Government support
Announced payments under the Market Facilitation Program to compensate farmers affected by retaliatory tariffs. Payments [...]
Canada
Grains
Wheat
2019.07
Trade
Export policy
Resumed shipments of wheat and pulses after a four-year weather-related interruption. Reopening the Port of [...]
Pakistan
Grains
Wheat
2019.07
Trade
Export ban
Imposed a ban on wheat and wheat flour exports, amid rising concerns over a hike [...]
Canada
Grains
All
2019.07
Production
Production support
Announced that crop producers who were impacted by low prices, reduced marketing opportunities or falling [...]
India
Grains
Maize
2019.07
Trade
Import duty
Lowered the import duty on an additional 400 000 tonnes of feed grade maize to [...]
India
Grains
All
2019.07
Production
Government support
Introduced an interest subvention scheme applicable for short-term crop loans of up to INR 300 [...]
Italy
Grains
Wheat
2019.07
Production
Production support
The Italian export credit agency SACE, together with the Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, has announced [...]

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.