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
China (Mainland)
Grains
Maize and Wheat
2012.10
Trade
Import tariff rate quota
Confirmed low-tariff import quota for maize and wheat at 9.6 million tonnes and 7.2 million tonnes, [...]
Brazil
Rice
All
2012.10
Stocks
Stock release
Released 33 380 tonnes of paddy from state reserves in three auctions held on 02 [...]
Brazil
Rice
All
2012.10
Stocks
Stock release
Released 29 325 tonnes of paddy from state reserves in three auctions held on [...]
Brazil
Rice
All
2012.10
Stocks
Stock release
Released 25 331 tonnes of paddy from state reserves in two auctions held on 18 [...]
Brazil
Rice
All
2012.10
Stocks
Stock release
Released 16 238 tonnes of paddy from state reserves through three auctions held on 25 [...]
European Union
Grains
Maize
2012.10
Trade
GMO policies and regulations
Authorized import of genetically modified (GM) maize (MIR162) produced by Syngenta for food and feed [...]
Algeria
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Soymeal
2012.10
Trade
Import policy
Temporarily suspended import duties on soymeal (and other feedstuff) to contain costs for domestic livestock [...]
Argentina
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Soybeans
2012.10
Other
Market control
Penalized leading grain firms during investigations into alleged export tax evasion.
Argentina
Biofuels
Biodiesel
2012.10
Trade
Export policy
Adjusted level of export tax and of domestic retail price for soyoil-based diesel with a [...]
Canada
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Rapeseed
2012.10
Production
Sector development assistance
Supported R&D projects to secure continued growth in the sector.

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.