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FAS/Astana estimates wheat production in Kazakhstan in MY 2017/2018 at 13.5 MMT, down nearly 10 percent from Post’s estimate of 14.99 MMT for 2016/17, due largely to a decline in planted area.

The EU has started to discuss the expansion of the group of products subject to a maximum level for Ochratoxin A (OTA) to include dried figs and dried apricots or all dried fruit....

The current EU restrictions on neonicotinoids have been in place since 2013 as the substances were considered toxic to bees and other pollinators.

Peru has published the “Warning Manual” for food labeling under the Law on the Promotion of a Healthy Diet.

Total ethanol production for 2018 is forecast to grow on strong demand and policy support.

Local ethanol production is expected to increase through 2018 with import growth not expected to fully offset rising demand.

There have not been any significant developments since last year’s 2016 report....

Post forecasts that Bulgaria’s stone fruit crop in marketing year (MY) 2017 will increase due to favorable weather, improved average yields, and orchard expansion supported by EU subsidy programs.

The Australian dairy industry is recovering from a period of significant disruption with a spike in exits from the industry.

Sluggish consumer demand and uncertainty over implementation of new import requirements are clouding prospects for non-fat dry milk powder imports.

South Africa serves as the perfect entry point to doing business in the Sub-Saharan African region.

On October 9, 2017, the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fishery and Food (SAGARPA) posted on its website a draft regulation (known in Mexico as a NOM)....