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Cotton: World Markets and Trade
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 20, 2023
This monthly report includes data on U.S. and global trade, production, consumption and stocks, as well as analysis of developments affecting world trade in cotton.
World Agricultural Production
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 20, 2023
Monthly report on crop acreage, yield and production in major countries worldwide. Sources include reporting from FAS’s worldwide offices, official statistics of foreign governments, and analysis of economic data and satellite imagery.
India: India's FSSAI Strikes Again - Food Safety Authority Amends Food Product Standards and Food Additives Regulations
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 20, 2023
On February 28, 2023, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare/Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Second Amendment Regulations (2023) in the Gazette of India (Notification No. STD/FA/A-1.30/No.1/2020-FSSAI).
India: Got Milk - India's DAHD Publishes its Integrated Veterinary Health Certificate for the Import of Milk and Milk Products
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 20, 2023
On March 31, 2023, India’s Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying/Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), published its integrated veterinary health certificate (VHC) for the import of milk and milk products into India.
Notice of Issuance of Final Permanent Recreational Shooting Order in the Sierra Vista Ranger District of the Coronado National Forest discussed on April 19 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | Apr 20, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on April 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Poland: Polish Minister of Agriculture Resigns Under Growing Pressure from Farmers with Initial Mixed Public Reaction
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 20, 2023
Polish Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and Deputy Prime Minister Henryk Kowalczyk resigned from the Ministry of Agriculture on Wednesday, April 5.
China: National Food Safety Standard for the Control of Dioxins and PCBs in Foods Notified to WTO
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 20, 2023
On March 6, 2023, China notified a new National Food Safety Standard for the Control of Dioxins and PCBs in Foods to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1275.
South Korea: Livestock and Products Semi-annual
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 20, 2023
South Korea's rebounding consumer demand for beef and pork, together with elevated retail prices, led to greater domestic slaughter and import totals in 2022 and into 2023.
Brazil: Grain and Feed Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 20, 2023
Brazilian corn and wheat productions continue to exceed expectations, setting record-breaking harvests. In contrast, Brazil is expected to produce its lowest rice crop in 25 years due to a period of prolonged drought in the south and low profitability for farmers.
Malaysia: FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 20, 2023
This report provides information on the export certification requirements of the Government of Malaysia.
Philippines: Livestock and Poultry Update
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 20, 2023
FAS Manila estimates beef production to increase slightly to185,000 MT for 2023 because of efforts of commercial farms to increase production.
Colombia: Colombia Continues to Impose Duty on US Ethanol After CVD Expiry Review
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 20, 2023
On March 15, 2023, the Colombian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Tourism (MINCIT) ignored its own Essential Facts report and issued a final ruling in its countervailing duty (CVD) expiry review investigation of U.S. ethanol, extending the original investigation's $0.066/kg ($0.20 per gallon) duty on imported U.S. ethanol for the next five years.
Mexico: Corrected Government of Mexico Announces 2023 Quota for Glyphosate Imports
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 20, 2023
Errata: The version of this report issued on March 28, 2023, with the title “Government of Mexico Announces 2023 Quota for Glyphosate Imports,” included an incorrect figure for the 2021 glyphosate import quota in the first paragraph on page 2 of the report.
Senegal: Cotton and Products Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 20, 2023
The harvested area for Marketing Year (MY) 2023/24 is forecasted to rise five percent at 1.39 million hectares (MHA) compared to the previous year based on good farm gate prices, increase access to inputs, and improved national security particularly in Burkina Faso.
Ukraine: Grain and Feed Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 20, 2023
The full-scale invasion launched by Russia in February 2022 sent seismic shocks throughout the Ukrainian economy, with agriculture bearing a direct impact.
Dominican Republic: Grain and Feed Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 20, 2023
Wheat consumption in the Dominican Republic (DR) during marketing year (MY) 2023/24 (July 2023/ June 2024) is forecast at 460,000 metric tons (MT), up two percent from MY 2022/23
Vietnam: Grain and Feed Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 20, 2023
Growth in Vietnam’s economy, including a rebound in tourism, is expected to fuel protein demands which will increase demand for feed grains in Market Year (MY) 2023/24.
China: National Food Safety Standard of Food Additive Vegetable Carbon Notified to WTO
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 20, 2023
On March 6, 2023, China notified an updated National Food Safety Standard of Food Additive Vegetable Carbon to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1271.
Tunisia: Grain and Feed Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 20, 2023
Wheat and barley production is expected to decline due to heat stress and insufficient rainfall.
Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Wonton - Volume 3 Issue 7
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 20, 2023
Bite size local news, Post reports and activity summaries wrapped by ATO Hong Kong.