Markets and Trade

Commodity policy developments

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Commodity
Policy Category
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Area
Commodity Group
Commodity
Date
Policy Category
Policy Instrument
Description
Republic of Korea
Grains
Wheat
2013.07
Trade
GMO policies and regulations
Lifted the temporary Korean Flour Mills Industry Association’s suspension of imports of US WW wheat [...]
United States of America
Grains
Maize
2013.07
Trade
GMO policies and regulations
ence of GM wheat extended only to the incidence detected at a single farm in [...]
Sri Lanka
Rice
All
2013.07
Trade
Export restrictions, minimum export prices
Rescinded orders issued in June 2012, which established a minimum export price of Rupees 300 [...]
Argentina
Grains
Wheat
2013.07
Trade
Export restriction
Prioritized wheat and wheat flour supply to the domestic market, in response of low stocks [...]
Brazil
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Soybeans
2013.07
Consumption and marketing
Phytosanitary measures
Continued implementation of 90-day soybean free period, meant to check spread of diseases.
Bulgaria
Oilseeds, oils and meals
All edible oils
2013.07
Production
Competition policy
Sanctioned group of vegetable oil producers and retailers for creating a price cartel.
Canada
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Rapeseed and soybeans
2013.07
Production
Sector development assistance
Supported R&D programs to enhance competitiveness and sustainability of the country\'s rapeseed and soybean industries. [...]
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.

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.