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Imports of livestock into India require an import license issued by the Ministry of Commerce and complying with sanitary conditions as specified in the applicable veterinary health certificate.

On May 12, 2014 Ministry of Agriculture issued Regulation No. 65/2014 on animal quarantine measures for importation, exportation and distribution of consumable products of animal origin.

Cherry production for 2014-15 is forecast to expand to 18,000 MT, 12 per cent above the previous year, with the harvest area significantly revised upwards.

As of August 15, 2014 the Colombian National Office of Taxes and Customs (DIAN) information on the 2014 TRQ fill rates demonstrated a positive trade trend.

U.S. corn exports to Colombia have dominated the market against Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR) competitors.

Wheat, barley, corn and oat production in 2014/2015 is forecast at 49.7 million metric tons (MMT), 20 percent lower than MY 2013/14, but exports are forecast to remain strong.

The German Federal State of Lower Saxony has introduced stricter rules for broiler production.

The German Federal Cartel Office has imposed a fine for sausage price fixing in July 2014.

Export prices increased 1 to 4 percent due to tight domestic supplies. The government’s approval of its rice stock sales was lower than market expectations.

The Government of Russia (GOR) has stated that domestic demand for the banned fish will mostly be met by increasing shipments from the Far East, as well as other markets such as Chile and China.

The Peruvian wheat crop for 2014/15 is estimated at 150,000 hectares (Ha) with a trend yield of 1.52 metric tons per Ha (MT/Ha), for a projected production of 230,000 metric tons (MT). Wheat area is estimated to decrease three percent this season...

South Africa is one of the most advanced and diverse economies in Africa. With a population of almost 54 million people, the country is an attractive business destination.