Marchés et commerce

Commodity policy developments

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Policy Category
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Area
Commodity Group
Commodity
Date
Policy Category
Policy Instrument
Description
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.
China (Mainland)
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Soybeans
2012.10
Other
GMO policies and regulations
Delayed import approval for second generation GM soy variety meant for direct human consumption. [...]
China (Mainland)
Meat
All
2012.10
Production
Price control
Provided VAT exemption for wholesale or retail sale of fresh meat and egg products listed [...]
European Union
Meat
Poultry meat
2012.10
Trade
Export refunds reduced
Reduced export refunds for frozen whole chickens (65%-70%) from Euro 32.50 per 100kg to Euro [...]
Republic of Korea
Meat
Live animals
2012.10
Production
State Market Intervention
Decided to promote slaughter (through subsidies) as well as the consumption of domestic beef and [...]

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.