Oilseeds and Products Update (August)
MALAYSIA, August 23, 2002 -- Malaysia's CPO production rose
12.6 percent to one MMT in July, 2002. Carry-over stock level
rose marginally to 942 TMT at the end of July. The average
local CPO price rose from US$355/MT in July to US$385/MT for
the first half of August.
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Harvest Update
UNITED KINGDOM, August 22, 2002 -- Following the release of
England's June Census data, post has revised its crop areas
such that the 2002 UK wheat harvest is now forecast at 16.55
MMT and that for barley at 6.2 MMT. The less than favorable
weather in recent weeks sparked initial concern among growers
and traders alike. However, the wheat crop is generally
described as having stood up well and strong export hopes
remain. Early indications are that the barley quality is more
mixed.
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Mexico Initiates a Global Safeguard Investigation
Against Plywood Imports
MEXICO, August 22, 2002 -- The Mexican government announced
the initiation of a global safeguard investigation against all
plywood imports; this is in response to a petition filed by
the Mexican National Association of Plywood (ANAFATA).
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Weekly Highlights & Hot Bites, Issue #26
MEXICO, August 22, 2002 -- Expohotel U.S. Pavilion Show
Results*Mexico Announces a Final Resolution on the Antidumping
Investigation on U.S. Apples*Verification-Inspection Points
Ready in Nuevo Laredo & Colombia*Mexico's Pork Producers'
Organizations Planning Honeymoon*Have Another Cup of
Coffee*Mexican Sugar Chamber Turns its Vengeance on U.S.
Policy*Mexican Farmers Oppose Cargill's Purchase of Grain
Facility
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Tree Nuts Annual
INDIA, August 22, 2002 -- Indian walnut production in
2002/03 is forecast to increase to 32,000 tons (in-shell) due
to favorable early-season weather and trees' alternating
bearing pattern. Exports are forecast higher at 17,000 tons on
improved supplies. India's almond imports in 2002/03 forecast
higher at 27,000 tons (kernel weight), most of it of US
origin. Consumption will grow to 27,500 tons on expected low
prices due to a record US crop.
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Weekly Rice Price Update
THAILAND, August 23, 2002 -- Weekly rice price and trade
update.
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Weekly rice report, Brussels, August 20 , 2002
EUROPEAN UNION, August 23, 2002 -- This weekly report
contains data on rice prices in the U.S., Thailand and the EU.
It also lists current import duties and export subsidies in
the EU. All information will be published as such in the
weekly USDA publication "Rice Market News".
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Country Report
ARGENTINA, August 23, 2002 -- This report provides
information on regulations and standards for importing U.S.
food and beverages into Argentina. In general, Argentina is an
import-friendly country with regulations which are
consistently applied, and with which most export-ready
suppliers find it easy to comply.
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Tobacco and Products Trade Data
CHINA, PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF, August 26, 2002 -- Report
includes trade tables for leaf and manufactured tobacco, based
on 2001 PRC Customs Statistics.
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Export Refunds for Fruits and Vegetables
EUROPEAN UNION, August 26, 2002 -- Indicative refund rates
for the second period of MY 2002/03 were set based on average
accepted bids under the bidding system for the previous
periods.
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Weekly Highlights & Hot Bites, Issue #28
MEXICO, August 26, 2002 -- More on the U.S. Apple
Antidumping Duty*Mexico Initiates a Global Safeguard
Investigation Against Plywood Imports*Expropriated Sugar Mills
Produce More Than Expected*Tamale Feast Held to Protest
McDonald's in Oaxaca*Mexico May Be Condemned to Inertial
Growth
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Mad Cow Disease - Update
ITALY, August 22, 2002 -- No summary available.
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Promotion Opportunities Annual
ITALY, August 23, 2002 -- Report contains updated
information of FAS Rome, Italy's promotional and marketing
activities for 2002-2004.
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Country Report
NETHERLANDS, August 27, 2002 -- Dutch Labeling and
Ingredients Requirements Report
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Wine and Spirits Shows
CANADA, August 27, 2002 -- This Wine and Spirits Shows
report is one in a series of upcoming Promotional
Opportunities reports highlighting specific sectors. Other
reports in this series include Food and Beverage Shows,
Livestock Shows, Pet Shows, Poultry Shows, Nursery Product
Shows and Wood Product Shows.
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Food and Beverage Shows
CANADA, August 27, 2002 -- This Food and Beverage Shows
report (including Health Food Shows) is one in a series of
upcoming Promotional Opportunities reports highlighting
specific sectors. Other reports in this series include Wine
and Spirits Shows, Livestock Shows, Pet Shows, Poultry Shows,
Nursery Product Shows and Wood Product Shows.
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Poultry Shows
CANADA, August 27, 2002 -- This Poultry Shows report is one
ina series of Promotional Opportunities reports highlighting
specific sectors. Other reports in this series include Wine
and Spirits Shows, Food and Beverage Shows, Livestock Shows,
Pet Shows, Nursery Product Shows and Wood Product Shows.
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Wood Products Shows
CANADA, August 27, 2002 -- This Wood Product Shows report
is one in a series of upcoming Promotional Opportunities
reports highlighting specific sectors. Other reports in this
series include Wine and Spirits Shows, Food and Beverage
Shows, Livestock Shows, Pet Shows, Poultry Shows and Nursery
Product Shows.
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Nursery Product Shows
CANADA, August 27, 2002 -- This Nursery Product Shows
report is one in a series of upcoming Promotional
Opportunities reports highlighting specific sectors. Other
reports in this series include Wine and Spirits Shows, Food
and Beverage Shows, Livestock Shows, Pet Shows, Poultry Shows
and Wood Product Shows.
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Pet Shows
CANADA, August 27, 2002 -- This Pet Shows report is one in
a series of upcoming Promotional Opportunities reports
highlighting specific sectors. Other reports in this series
include Wine and Spirits Shows, Food and Beverage Shows,
Livestock Shows, Poultry Shows, Nursery Product Shows and Wood
Product Shows.
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Livestock Shows
CANADA, August 27, 2002 -- This Livestock Shows report is
one in a series of upcoming Promotional Opportunities reports
highlighting specific sectors. Other reports in this series
include Wine and Spirits Shows, Food and Beverage Shows, Pet
Shows, Poultry Shows, Nursery Product Shows and Wood Product
Shows.
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This Week in Canadian Agriculture, Issue 29
CANADA, August 27, 2002 -- "What's New, Eh?" *
U.S. Plant Health Officials Work to Reduce Trade Impact of
Potato Mop Top Virus * Dairy Farmers of Canada Pressure
Government, Defend Supply Management * Canadian Wheat Board
Downplays Iraqi Grain Politics * Hay West Project Gathers
Additional Support * Vanclief Announces Formula to Deliver
C$600 Million in Farm Funding * Monsanto to Apply for
Regulatory Approval for Roundup Ready Wheat * Us Corn Imports
to Western Canada to Top Last Year's 1.95 MMT * Feed Wheat
Imports from Ukraine Could Reach 150,000 Tons * Train Loaded
with US Corn Re-routed out of Alberta * Softwood Lumber Talks
to Resume in September
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Dairy Farmers Pressure Canadian Government to Defend
Supply Management
CANADA, August 27, 2002 -- The Board of Directors of Dairy
Farmers of Canada (DFC) met with the Ministers of Agriculture
and International Trade, the Executive of the Rural Caucus as
well as several key Members of Parliament. Producers expressed
their concern that two of the three pillars supporting
Canada's dairy supply management are eroding: import controls
and
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Rapeseed Production And Export
POLAND, August 28, 2002 -- Rapeseed production in MY
2002/03 has been revised up almost 12 percent because of
larger area planted and favorable growing and harvest
conditions. Increased production and high world market prices
will lead to increased exports estimated at around 230,000
tons.
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Poultry and Products
POLAND, August 28, 2002 -- In 2001, poultry trade
increased, but mainly between Poland and the EU. EU exporters
received advantages regarding access which resulted in a
decrease of U.S. exports. Consumption is continuing to rise,
as Poles favor poultry for its health and cost benefits, a
positive trend for importers. New importers may find the
easiest market access through established companies. However,
U.S. poultry meat may be barred market access to Poland as
Poland accedes to the European Union, as early as 2004.
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Grain and Feed Annual
CHILE, August 28, 2002 -- In spite of adverse weather
conditions a larger wheat harvest will likely result in a fall
in imports for MY2001. Corn imports are also expected to fall
slightly as production will expand faster than consumption due
to an expansion of planted area.
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Wine Competition Annual
CHILE, August 26, 2002 -- The outlook for Chilean wine this
year is similar to last year's level of output, but with
better quality and increased exports. Wine producers are
paying increased attention to improve quality in an effort to
increase foreign as well as domestic sales.
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Wheat and Barley Production Lowest in 28 and 34 Year
Respectively
CANADA, August 28, 2002 -- The 2002 crop year will be
remembered as one of the worst growing seasons for western
Canada. Total wheat production is expected to decline to 15.4
MMT, the lowest level in 28 years. Barley production could
fall to a 34-year low of 7.9 MMT, and the canola crop will
reach 3.2 MMT, only half of its annual average over the past
decade. Many producers believe that conditions were the driest
ever experienced in the West.
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Hainan Fresh Fruit Packing Facility
CHINA, PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF, August 26, 2002 -- Hainan is
building a tropical fruit packing facility to improve its
capability for post-harvest processing of fresh fruit. The end
products will likely become a substitute for U.S. fresh fruit
in China.
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Livestock and Products Annual
BRAZIL, August 29, 2002 -- Both beef and pork production
are forecast to increase in 2003 in response to continued
export growth. Domestic meat consumption will be affected by
competition from poultry meat, higher inflation, and a decline
in consumer purchasing power. Anticipated higher feed costs
will likely trim profit margins for hog producers. The
uncertainties regarding the Brazilian economy and the
volatility of the exchange rate are key factors that can
affect the overall performance of the sector.
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Fresh Deciduous Fruit Annual
ITALY, August 29, 2002 -- Italian apple and pear production
for 2002 are forecast to increase up to 2.37 million tons and
910,000 tons respectively. Italian table grape output should
slightly decline whereas concentrated apple juice production
is forecast to increase from 2001 levels.
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General Election and GM Crop Find
NEW ZEALAND, August 29, 2002 -- In the wake of New
Zealand's July 27 general election, the Labour Party has
formed a formal coalition with the Progressive Coalition Party
and gained support on confidence and money supply from the
United Future Party. The United Future Party has indicated
that it is in favor of letting the moratorium on the release
of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) expire. Consequently,
it now becomes more likely that the moratorium will be lifted
in October 2003. Separately, MAF has just implemented a new,
stricter GM testing regime for seed imports, which comes at a
time when a crop of animal feed hybrid corn grown for seed was
found to contain illegal genetically modified (GM) seeds.
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Tree Nuts Annual
TURKEY, August 29, 2002 -- Turkey is expected to have an
average treenut crop in MY 2002. After a record year in
production and exports, hazelnut production is currently
estimated at 625,000 MT. Procurement prices have yet been
announced for this year's crop, but it is expected that as
much as 150,000 MT of hazelnuts will be procured if funds are
made available from the government. As a result of rainy and
cold weather in the Spring, Turkish pistachio production in MY
2002 will be significantly lower than last year, but not as
low as MY 2000.
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CANADA, August 29, 2002 -- Updated on August 15, 2002
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Mexico Announces New System under Procampo Program
MEXICO, August 29, 2002 -- On July 2, 2002, Mexico's
Secretariat of Agriculture Livestock and Rural Development,
Fisheries and Foodstuffs (SAGARPA) announced a new facet of
PROCAMPO, SAGARPA's support program providing direct payments
to producers. The new rules outline a new system of credit
guarantees and access to future payments.
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Monsoon Progress Report - Seven
INDIA, August 27, 2002 -- After a poor performance during
the first half of the monsoon season, monsoon activity picked
up momentum since the beginning of August. Recent rains,
although late, should help sustain the development of the
already planted crops.
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Weekly rice report: Brussels August 27 , 2002
EUROPEAN UNION, August 30, 2002 -- This weekly report
contains data on rice prices in the U.S., Thailand and the EU.
It also lists current import duties and export subsidies in
the EU. All information will be published as such in the
weekly USDA publication "Rice Market News".
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Admin. Measures for Entry Animal and Plant Quarantine
CHINA, PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF, August 30, 2002 -- This is an
UNOFFICIAL English translation of the People's Republic of
China Admin. Measures for Entry Animal and Plant Quarantine
and should be used as a guide only. Exporters should carefully
discuss regulations and their application with Chinese
importers to ensure that their interpretation of the
regulation is accurate.
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