GOR Allocates Additional Funding for Agricultural Credits . . . New Federal Agricultural Subsidy Distribution Orders . . . Construction of Primorye Fisheries Cluster to be Launched in 2016 . . .
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Russia: State Council Presidium Meeting On Fisheries Sector

On October 19, 2015, President Putin chaired a meeting of the State Council Presidium on issues related to the development of the Russian fisheries sector.
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Austria: Agricultural Economy and Policy Report

Austria is a small but highly developed agricultural and food market with a high income level and a high standard of living.
Red Fish Supplies Deficit Reported . . . Russian Fishermen Catch Down . . . Russian Imports of Milk and Vegetables Down . . . Chinese Fruits and Vegetables Exports to Russia Up . . .
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Russia: Russian Government Further Supports Fishery Sector

Russian government intends to further develop the Russian fisheries sector not only to replace lost fish imports, but also to increase domestic fish and seafood production capacity.
The Hong Kong government (HKG) is considering legislation that would increase documentation required for the importation of toothfish.
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Japan: The WASABI - Hot News from Japan Vol. 10 Issue 10

Original Designs Feature U.S. Hardwoods at Japan’s Largest Furniture Show; AHEC Success Story Continues to Pay Dividends; Forest Products Summit Confronts Challenging Market Conditions
U.S. seafood exports have grown 150 percent in 2014 year-to-date to almost $90 million.
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Serbia: Serbia Adopts Important Agriculture Laws

On November 25, 2014, as part of Serbia’s EU Accession process and its Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development, the Serbian Parliament adopted two new agriculture laws.