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June 3, 2005 India Agricultural Situation Weekly Highlights & Hot Bites, #21 IN5061 Voluntary Report - public distribution New Delhi *Wal-Mart's India hopes rise*, *SPS inquiry points being finalized*, *Court order for pesticide warning on Cola bottles*, *Bureau of Indian Standards may lower soft drink caffeine level*, *Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) procedure for agricultural products notified*, *Bt cotton seed development: Multinationals (MNCs) favored over Indian companies*. [Download MS Word]

June 3, 2005 China, Peoples Republic of Trade data - Multiple commodities only January to April CH5044 Voluntary Report - public distribution Beijing This report presents China Customs agricultural, fishery, and forestry commodity trade data recorded from January through April 2005. Year to date agricultural, fishery, and forestry imports were $10.8 billion of which $2.8 billion originated from the United States. Leading imports from the world were soybeans, cotton, and untreated wood. China's agricultural, fishery, and forestry exports were $10 billion, primarily processed aquatic products, woodenware, and corn. [Download MS Word]

June 1, 2005 Canada Stone Fruit Production and Trade Update CA5041 Voluntary Report - public distribution Ottawa This report provides a statistical update of Canadian production and trade for fresh peaches, plums, apricots, and cherries. [Download MS Word]

June 1, 2005 Italy Tomatoes and Products Annual Report IT5021 Required Report - public distribution Rome Italian production of tomatoes for processing in 2005 is expected to decline by 17% from 2004 to about 5.2 mln tons. Planted area is expected to decline accordingly. This is the result of record production in the previous 2004/2005 campaign and accumulated stocks. Italy benefited from about US$ 60 million in unforeseen EU payments in 2004/2005 above the annual amount allocated to the country by the EU's Common Market Organization. Tomato paste production is losing importance versus other more value-added products such as sauces, ketchup, etc. The outlook for tomatoes for fresh consumption is flat as low market prices and marketing difficulties are discouraging plantings. [Download MS Word] [View Statistics] [TOMACN May 2005.XLS] [TOMAPS May 2005.XLS] [tomato05.XLS]

June 1, 2005 Turkey Promotion Opportunities Quarterly Update TU5022 Required Report - public distribution Ankara Due to its large population, growing economy and booming tourism sector, there are important market opportunities for food and agricultural products in Turkey. Despite these opportunities, cracking the Turkish market is difficult. Attending on one of Turkey's major food or agriculture trade shows can be an important first step to entering the market. The largest food shows are held annually in Istanbul and Antalya. [Download MS Word]

June 1, 2005 Caribbean Basin Exporter Guide Regional Exporter Guide C15002 Voluntary Report - public distribution Abidjan Caribbean importers have a long history of doing business with the United States. Their strong interest in U.S. exports is mainly due to any of the following: close proximity, long-standing reputation of higher quality products, and quality of service. [Download MS Word]

June 1, 2005 Russian Federation Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Russia Decreases Over-Quota Beef Import Duties RS5039 Voluntary Report - public distribution Moscow The Government of Russia recently released a resolution that decreases import duties for beef imported outside of the tariff rate quota from 60 percent to 40 percent. The resolution takes effect June 24 and will be in force until December 31, 2005.
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May 27, 2005 Mexico Fresh Deciduous Fruit Dumping Duty for Apples Eliminated, New Antidumping Investigation for NFE M MX5050 Voluntary Report - public distribution Mexico The Secretariat of Economy (SE) announced in the Diario Oficial (Federal Register), on May 26, 2005, the elimination of the 46.58-percent duty on U.S. Red and Golden Delicious apples imported from most members of the Northwest Fruit Exporters (NFE) and the beginning of a new antidumping investigation on U.S. Red and Golden delicious apples for those NFE members listed in the publication. [Download MS Word]

May 27, 2005 Canada Agricultural Situation This Week in Canadian Agriculture, Issue 20 CA5039 Voluntary Report - public distribution Ottawa * Stronger Livestock Prices and Higher Farm Program Payouts Boost First Quarter Farm Cash Receipts to Record Level * The Philippines Re-Opens To Canadian Beef * Trans Fat Task Force * CVD Case Sent Back to Department of Commerce * Canadians Love Their Pasta * CWB Signs Agreement with Korea
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May 27, 2005 Mexico Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Mexico's Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) Policy MX5049 Voluntary Report - public distribution Mexico The Mexican Government has rearranged the responsibilities of the ministries in the Intersecretarial Commission for the Control of Process and Use of Pesticides and Toxic Substances (CICLOPLAFEST). The new responsibilities give the Secretariat of Health (SSA) greater power in the setting of MRLs. [Download MS Word]

May 27, 2005 Mexico Agricultural Situation Weekly Highlights and Hot Bites, Issue #18 MX5048 Voluntary Report - public distribution Mexico " APPLE DUTIES OFF, NEW ANTIDUMPING INVESTIGATION BEGINS " MEXICO TO APPEAL WTO DECISION ON RICE DUMPING " SECRETARY OF ECONOMY PROMISES TO RENEGOTIATE NAFTA CORN AND DRY BEAN ACCESS " FOUR SUGAR MILLS READY TO BE SOLD " NAFTA'S FORGOTTEN ONES " MEXICAN TRADE MISSION TO CHINA OPENS MARKETS " GROUP CLAIMS THAT 1.5 MILLION MEXICAN FARMERS HAVE LOST THEIR JOBS UNDER NAFTA. [Download MS Word]


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