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China (Mainland) |
Grains |
Maize and Wheat |
2018.01 |
Trade |
Import requirements |
Announced that US grain traders and other foreign-owned entities will be able to directly market [...] |
Algeria |
Grains |
Barley and Maize |
2018.01 |
Trade |
Import policy |
Announced the removal of the import licensing system for most agricultural products, but introduced new [...] |
India |
Grains |
Wheat |
2018.01 |
Trade |
Import requirements |
Extended the exemption o fumigation quarantine rules, expired in December 2017, until the end of [...] |
Argentina |
Grains |
Maize |
2018.01 |
Trade |
Export tariff |
Modified its variable export tax on biodiesel to a fixed rate of 8 percent. |
European Union |
Grains |
Maize |
2018.01 |
Other |
GMO policy |
Renewed the authorization of one variety of genetically-modified maize for ten years. Any products derived [...] |
Turkey |
Grains |
Barley and Wheat |
2018.01 |
Trade |
Import tariff |
Cut barley import duty from 35 percent to 0 percent, until 1 April 2018. While [...] |
Venezuela |
Grains |
Maize |
2018.01 |
Production |
Production support |
Announced a new self-sufficiency programme with the goal to produce 80-90 percent of the maize [...] |
India |
Grains |
Wheat |
2017.12 |
Trade |
Import requirements |
Decided to extend the relaxation in fumigation regulations regarding the use of methyl bromide until [...] |
Sudan |
Grains |
Wheat |
2017.12 |
Production |
Production subsidies |
Announced the end of wheat subsidies for local farmers. |
Brazil |
Grains |
Maize |
2017.12 |
Production |
Production support |
Passed a national biofuel policy (No. 13.576/2017) called RenovaBio to foster commitments made under the [...] |
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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