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Bangladesh Removes Fumigation On-Arrival Requirement for US Cotton
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
On May 17, 2023 the Bangladesh Ministry of Agriculture published a special regulatory order amending the Plant Quarantine Rules 2018, thereby allowing the importation of U.S. cotton into Bangladesh without fumigation on-arrival.
Tanzania: Coffee Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
MY 2023/24 coffee production is forecast to increase 21 percent to 1.35 million bags due to a recovery from drought conditions and trees entering the most productive period of their three-year yield cycle
European Union: Dairy and Products Semi-annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
EU environmental restrictions and elevated input costs are depressing milk production in 27 European Union Member States (EU27).
Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Wonton - Volume 3 Issue 10
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
Bite size local news, Post reports and activity summaries wrapped by ATO Hong Kong. In this issue: USA Pavilion Dazzles at HOFEX 2023;
South Africa: Fresh Deciduous Fruit Semi-annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
The production of apples, pears and table grapes is estimated to decrease slightly in the 2022/23 Marketing Year (MY), based largely on stagnated production area and a return to normal yields following record production for all three commodities.
Poland: Poland Waives Certain Biosecurity Requirements for Backyard Pig Farms
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
On May 10, 2023, a regulation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development entered into force, reducing biosecurity requirements for raising pigs kept for the production of meat for own use.
Kazakhstan: Kazakhstan Announces Second Stage of 2023 Meat and Poultry Tariff Rate Quotas
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
On April 13, 2023, the Ministry of Trade and Integration announced the second stage of 2023 meat and poultry quotas by HS code for historic suppliers (i.e., importers).
Ethiopia: Coffee Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
Ethiopia is Africa’s largest coffee producer and the world’s fifth largest exporter of Arabica coffee.
Egypt: Egypt's National Food Safety Authority Issued Requirements for Food Traceability
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
On October 18, 2022, Egypt’s National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) published Decision No. 16/2022, Food Traceability Requirements, in the Egyptian Chronicles, with an effective date of October 19, 2022.
Mexico: Dairy and Products Semi-annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
Post forecasts both rising dairy imports and production in 2023, due to a favorable exchange rate and increased domestic demand for dairy products.
Nigeria: Sugar Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
The Federal Executive Council approved the extension of the National Sugar Master Plan (NSMP) by 10 years (2023-2033).
Nicaragua: Coffee Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
FAS/Managua projects Nicaraguan Arabica coffee production to remain mostly flat in marketing year 2023/24 at 2.46 million 60-kilogram bags, reflecting successive years of sub-optimal fertilizer application dating back to 2020 when fertilizer prices rose amid global supply chain disruptions and new taxes on agricultural inputs.
Thailand: Rice Price - Weekly
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
Export and domestic prices of Thai rice increased one percent due to the strengthening of the Thai baht and strong demand for Thai rice.
Egypt: Egypt's National Food Safety Authority Issued Technical Requirements for Food Contact Materials and Articles
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
On October 18, 2022, Egypt’s National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) published Decision No. 17/2022, the Binding Technical Rules for Food Contact Materials and Articles, in the Egyptian Chronicles, with an effective date of October 19, 2022.
Costa Rica: Coffee Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
FAS/San José is projecting a small marketing year 2023/24 production increase to 1.44 million 60-kilogram bags, based on positive initial flowering, expected appropriate fertilization levels, and better overall condition of farms.
Germany: FAIRS Annual Country Report
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
Germany is a member of the European Union (EU) and generally follows EU directives and regulations, including those relating to the importation of food products.
Iraq: Grain and Feed Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
Since December 2022, rainfall across most of Iraq has been positive, expected to result in favorable yields and increased production for winter crops wheat and barley, with rice expected to rebound this summer for marketing year (MY) 2023/24.
Uganda: Coffee Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
FAS/Nairobi forecasts Uganda’s marketing year (MY) 2023/24 coffee production will increase 4 percent to 6.85 million 60 kilogram bags due to good rainfall and the maturation of new high-yielding Robusta seedlings planted in 2019.
Venezuela: Venezuelan Agricultural Imports Reach 3 Billion Dollars in 2022
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
In calendar year 2022, Venezuelan agricultural imports grew by 20 percent to $3 billion, driven by an estimated 8 percent economic growth and recovering consumer demand.
Kenya: Coffee Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
Kenya’s marketing year (MY) 2023/24 coffee production is forecast to increase 6.7 percent to 800,000 bags due to a recovery from drought conditions and higher fertilizer application.