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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreaks have been confirmed in Ikizciler, Kastamonu Province; Edincik, Balikesir Province; and Moralilar, Manisa Province since late April 2015.

Turkish Poultry Meat Producers and Breeders Association (Besd-Bir) submitted dossiers to the Biosafety Board to request the approval for dozens of genetically engineered traits for feed use only.

On June 12, 2015, the Mexican government’s Service of Administration and Disposition of Assets (SAE), announced the results of the tender for the sale of nine state-owned sugar mills.

This report is an updated overview of the export-import process for agricultural and food products.

Tomato production for marketing year (MY) 2015/16 is forecast at 2.7 million metric tons (MMT), assuming favorable weather conditions.

On May 11, 2015, The Turkish Poultry Meat Producers and Breeders Association (Besd-Bir) submitted dossiers to the Biosafety Board to request approval for 38 genetically engineered traits for feed use.

Mexico’s milk production is seen higher in MY2015 while cheese consumption and imports, which might be affected due to stagnant purchasing power in specific sectors of the population, are seen lower..

Turkey’s Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (MinFAL) General Directorate of Agricultural Establishments (TIGEM) announced a tender for the import of 1,500 head of bulls.

On May 25, 2015, FAS Ankara learned that Turkey’s High Court reversed its December 13, 2013 decision that rescinded the approval of MON810 maize.

Turkey is a major honey producer and consumer. Despite the difficulties facing the sector, production is expected to reach 110,000 metric tons in 2015.