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Algeria |
Oilseeds, oils and meals |
Soymeal |
2012.10 |
Trade |
Import policy |
Temporarily suspended import duties on soymeal (and other feedstuff) to contain costs for domestic livestock [...] |
Argentina |
Oilseeds, oils and meals |
Soybeans |
2012.10 |
Other |
Market control |
Penalized leading grain firms during investigations into alleged export tax evasion. |
Argentina |
Biofuels |
Biodiesel |
2012.10 |
Trade |
Export policy |
Adjusted level of export tax and of domestic retail price for soyoil-based diesel with a [...] |
Canada |
Oilseeds, oils and meals |
Rapeseed |
2012.10 |
Production |
Sector development assistance |
Supported R&D projects to secure continued growth in the sector. |
China (Mainland) |
Oilseeds, oils and meals |
Soybeans |
2012.10 |
Other |
GMO policies and regulations |
Delayed import approval for second generation GM soy variety meant for direct human consumption. [...] |
European Union |
Oilseeds, oils and meals |
All |
2012.10 |
Other |
GMO policies and regulations |
Declared illegitimate the national bans on GM cultivation introduced by single member States on top [...] |
European Union |
Oilseeds, oils and meals |
First-generation biofuels |
2012.10 |
Renewable energy |
Renewable energy policy |
Proposed to limit contribution of first-generation biofuels to the EU transport fuel consumption target at [...] |
European Union |
Oilseeds, oils and meals |
All oilseeds |
2012.10 |
Other |
Market regulation |
Considered means to control excessive speculation in commodities futures trading, in particular in food-related commodities. [...] |
India |
Oilseeds, oils and meals |
All oilseeds |
2012.10 |
Production |
Sector development assistance |
Measures to raise national oilseed production and enhance oil palm cultivation included in 12th Five-Year-Plan [...] |
India |
Oilseeds, oils and meals |
Olive oil |
2012.10 |
Production |
Production support |
Supported efforts to launch domestic production and consumption of olive oil. |
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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