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In the week of February 8, the most important Austrian agricultural symposium, the 'Wintertagung 2016' took place.

On April 28, 2015, the European Parliament approved the reform of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED), which includes a 7 percent cap on food crop based biofuels for the transport sector.

This report provides an overview of the priorities and work plans for 2016 of the different EU institutions (European Commission, Council of the European Union, European Parliament).

This report outlines specific requirements for food and agricultural products imports into Austria. Austria as a member of the European Union follows the EU directives and regulations.

Consumer-oriented food and beverage products remain the most important agricultural import category from the United States.

This report covers only specific export certificate requirements by Austria, which are different from EU requirements.

ANUGA, held biennially, is one of the largest and most important food and beverage fairs in the world with over 7,000 exhibitors from 108 countries and 160,000 visitors from 192 countries.

Austria is a small but highly developed agricultural and food market with a high income level and a high standard of living.

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Austria continues to be one of the leading forces in Europe opposed to the use of agricultural biotechnology.

On April 28, 2015, the European Parliament approved the reform of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED), which includes a 7 percent cap on food crop based biofuels for the transport sector.

The EU28 grain harvest is now under way in most Member States.