On April 28, 2021, the Danish government announced its intention to cut carbon dioxide emissions from agriculture by 7.1 million tons by 2030 through increased spending on green farming technologies.
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New Zealand: New Zealand Proposes Biofuels Mandate

The New Zealand Government is proposing to introduce a sustainably-produced biofuels mandate for transport fuels in New Zealand.
The Russian Federation recently extended the waiver on a previously established ban of imports of some GE soybeans and soybean meal without state registration to January 1, 2022.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) finalized a green food system strategy on May 12, 2021.
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European Union: Action Plan Towards Zero Pollution

The European Commission adopted a plan to achieve zero pollution by 2050. To achieve this objective, all sectors, including agriculture, will have to play a role.
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Austria: Parliament Adopts Partial Ban on Glyphosate

After recent unsuccessful attempts to totally ban glyphosate, the Austrian parliament voted unanimously on a partial ban.
This report includes a general analysis of how water shortages might affect agricultural production in Mexico.
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Guatemala: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

Guatemala´s regulation allowing applications to approve biotech seeds for cultivation entered into force on October 1, 2019.
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Honduras: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

On October 1, 2020 Guatemala and Honduras opened peripheral customs that allow commercial exchange of agricultural biotechnology.
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Netherlands: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

This report assesses the agricultural biotechnology sector in the Netherlands, and covers related production, trade, and policies.
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Ukraine: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

The biotechnology regulatory system in Ukraine is still not fully developed, but the country has committed to shape its policy in line with European Union’s regulations.
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Turkey: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

Turkey published its Biosafety Law and implementing regulations in 2010. This legislation has continued to disrupt trade and Turkey’s domestic agriculture and food sectors.