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On May 24, 2013, China released the National Food Safety Standard of General Hygiene Regulations for Food Production (GB14881-2013), which became effective on June 1, 2014.

In Bangladesh, most research and development (R&D) for seeds occurs in the public sector.

China’s market year 2014/15 kidney bean production is forecast to increase by 20 percent to 950,000 tons based on increased acreage and higher yield.

On November 21, 2014 the State Council published a draft Grain Law soliciting public comments until December 21, 2014.

The government of Bangladesh (GOB) gradually developed seed laws, policies, and regulations for the seed sector that eventually expanded regulatory oversight over all seed varieties.

The proposed national budget for FY 2014-15 (July-June) is BDT 2.5 trillion ($ 31.6 billion), 15.9 percent higher than last year.

China’s MY2014/15 fresh potato production is estimated at 101 million metric tons, a 5 percent increase from MY2013/14.

Post forecasts that China's broiler production will fall as demand declines due to lower prices and food safety concerns.

Post’s MY14/15 forecast for cotton production remains unchanged from the previous 6.5 million tons.