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Japan’s current renewable energy policy focuses on generating power from solar, wind, and geothermal sources. Imports of wood pellets have been increasing for thermal power generation.

Two New Departments to Be Created at the Ministry of Agriculture… President Putin Ordered Government to Draft Science Program for Development of Agriculture till 2025…

On August 18, 2016, Russia notified the World Trade Organization of the draft Russian Government Regulation on the quarantine phytosanitary control of imported planting seeds and planting materials

U.S. agricultural products were promoted and marketed across five Asian countries under the United Tastes of America (UTOA) banner, which gave U.S. food products exposure to hotel and restaurant...

Government Resolution No. 770 of August 10, 2016, approved regulation of phytosanitary risk assessment for Russia.

On Tuesday, August 9, 2016, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) of the Government of Japan (GOJ) announced changes to the Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for 10 agrochemicals...

Japanese production of cherries, called “sakuranbo” in Japanese, is tied to the distribution of premium gift cherries.

Broiler meat production is forecasted to grow marginally to 3.77 MMT in 2017 as industry leaders optimize operations and gain market share over smaller farms hit by reduced profitability and limited..

This report is a summary of issues in Russia of interest to the U. S. agricultural community.