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Commodity policy developments

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Commodity Group
Commodity
Date
Policy Category
Policy Instrument
Description
China (Mainland)
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Soybeans
2013.07
Stocks
State reserves
Released state reserves with view to ease supply tightness, thus checking the rise in domestic [...]
China (Mainland)
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Rapeseed
2013.07
Stocks
State reserves
Tightened procurement policies to prevent imported rapeseed oil from entering public reserves.
China (Mainland)
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Soybeans
2013.07
Trade
GMO trade and marketing policies
Approved for importation three varieties of genetically modified soybeans.
European Union
Oilseeds, oils and meals
All
2013.07
Production
Agricultural poicy
Reached agreement on the direction of the block\'s common agricultural policy during 2014-2020. Including the [...]
European Union
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Palm oil
2013.07
Production
Sales taxes
Provided assurance that domestic palm oil sales would not be subject to tax hikes on [...]
India
Oilseeds, oils and meals
All
2013.07
Production
Support prices
Raised minimum support prices for oilseeds and other arable crops, with a view to stimulate [...]
India
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Coconut
2013.07
Production
Sector development assistance
Extended support for replanting and rejuvenation of coconut palm to entire country, with aa view [...]
India
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Coconut
2013.07
Production
Sector development assistance
Considered measures to increase farmer uptake of the country\'s Coconut Palm Insurance Scheme.
Indonesia
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Soybeans
2013.07
Stocks
State reserves
Resumed state purchases with a view to stabilize domestic prices of soy-food products.
Pakistan
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Rapeseed
2013.07
Trade
Import policy
Introduced tax on rapeseed imports with a view to encourage domestic production of oilseeds.

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.