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MY2020/21 main-crop rice harvest was delayed, but rice production is still expected to increase by approximately 5 percent.

In January 2019, the European Commission decided to classify extracts of the hemp plant Cannabis sativa L. and derived products containing cannabinoids, such as cannabidiol (CBD) oil...

The Australian federal government is supportive of biotechnology and has committed considerable longterm funding to research and development.

The Australian federal government is supportive of biotechnology and has committed considerable long-term funding to research and development. The Australian Productivity Commission recently completed an inquiry into the regulatory burden on farm businesses focusing on regulations that have a material impact on the competitiveness and productivity of Australian agriculture, including the impact of regulations for genetically engineered (GE) products.

Export prices for most grades of rice remain unchanged. Exporters expect a delay in the delivery of contracted shipments until January 2021 due to current port congestion.

MY2020/21 cotton imports are expected to rise slightly after a large drop in MY2019/20.

While there are many avocado varieties planted in Chile, mainly destined for the domestic market, Hass avocado planted area reached nearly 90 percent of the total 30,143 hectares (ha).

The Government of Senegal is reviewing and revising its new biosafety law which may include language for an expedited approval process for certain genetically engineered (GE) products.

As of October 2020, Vietnam has issued 45 Certificates of Food/Feed Approval for genetically engineered (GE) products for corn, soybeans, canola, sugar beets, alfalfa, and cotton.

In 2019, U.S. agricultural and related products exports to Costa Rica reached $723 million.

This report summarizes general economic and business conditions in Hungary as they pertain to U.S. exports of food and agricultural products.

On November 16, 2020, China notified the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Registration and Administration of Overseas Manufacturers of Imported Food...