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Commodity policy developments

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Commodity Group
Commodity
Date
Policy Category
Policy Instrument
Description
China (Mainland)
Rice
All
2020.07
Stocks
Stock release
Sold 317 503 tonnes of paddy from state reserves on 7 July 2020, through an [...]
European Union
Grains
Maize, Sorghum and Rye
2020.07
Trade
Import duty
Removed import duties on maize, sorghum and rye, previously set in June, effective from 3 [...]
China (Mainland)
Rice
All
2020.07
Stocks
Stock release
Sold 74 359 tonnes of paddy from state reserves, out of a total of 1.81 [...]
Brazil
Grains
All
2020.07
Production
Production support
Presented the agricultural support programme for 2020/21, which includes a renewed focus on small- and [...]
Egypt
Grains
Wheat
2020.07
Consumption and marketing
Government market intervention
Announced the provision of EGP 4 billion (USD 252 million) to the General Authority for [...]
Saudi Arabia
Grains
All
2020.07
Consumption and marketing
Value added tax
Effective 1 July 2020, increased value added tax from 5 percent to 15 percent to [...]
Brazil
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Dicamba
2020.07
Other
Pesticide regulation
Approved the use of dicamba-based herbicides that are widely employed in the cultivation of genetically [...]
Brazil
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Agricultural products
2020.07
Production
Production support
Presented the agricultural support programme for 2020/21, highlighting the package’s renewed focus on small and [...]
Canada
Oilseeds, oils and meals
GM rapeseed
2020.07
Other
Seed/GMO policies
Approved the cultivation of a GM rapeseed rich in omega-3 fatty acids, determining that the [...]
China (Mainland)
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Soybeans
2020.07
Trade
Bilateral, sector-specific trade initiatives
In line with past efforts to diversify China’s feed ingredient imports, Chinese officials conducted talks [...]

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.