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Commodity policy developments

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Commodity Group
Commodity
Date
Policy Category
Policy Instrument
Description
Russian Federation
Grains
Wheat
2020.04
Stocks
Stocks release
Announced the sale of 1.5 million tonnes of grains from state reserves into the domestic [...]
Sudan
Grains
Sorghum
2020.04
Trade
Export ban
Introduced a ban on sorghum exports, effective from 15 April
Turkey
Rice
All
2020.04
Trade
Import quota, import tariffs
Approved a duty-free import quota for 100 000 tonnes paddy, valid until 31 May 2020. [...]
Myanmar
Rice
All
2020.04
Trade
Export restrictions, export licences
Issued statements to the press indicating that the suspension in issuance of new rice export [...]
India
Grains
Wheat
2020.04
Production
Production support
Advised farmers to delay harvesting of the 2020/21 wheat crop until 20 April, amid the [...]
El Salvador
Grains
Maize
2020.04
Trade
Import tariff
Temporarily eliminated import tariffs and value added tax on white maize.
Georgia
Grains
Wheat
2020.04
Trade
Import subsidy
Launched a subsidy programme for wheat imports, according to which beneficiaries will receive a subsidy [...]
Italy
Grains
Wheat
2020.04
Consumption and marketing
Marketing measures
Extended the validity of mandatory labelling of origin for pasta until 31 December 2021. The [...]
Canada
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Rapeseed
2020.04
Trade
Bilateral, sector-specific trade negotiations
While bilateral talks with China - aimed at restoring full access for Canadian rapeseed to [...]
China (Mainland)
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Rapeseed
2020.04
Trade
Bilateral, sector-specific trade negotiations
While bilateral talks with Canada - aimed at restoring full access for Canadian rapeseed to [...]

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.