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New Zealand is an important market in the Pacific for U.S. agricultural products. In 2020, despite logistical and other challenges as a result of COVID-19, New Zealand’s imports continued strong and included US$ 575 million of U.S. agricultural products.
There have been no recent significant official changes to the genetically engineered (GE) policies established by the New Zealand government.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) has yet to send the draft Biodiversity Law, which includes biosafety regulations covering research, field trial, and commercialization for genetically engineered plant, animal, and microorganisms, to the Cabinet for approval.
Rice export prices of most grades of rice increased 1-2 percent.
Post forecasts MY2021/22 rice production to increase to 21 million metric tons despite flooding. Posts expects Thai rice exports to increase to 5.8 million metric tons in 2021.
Rice export prices of most grades of rice decreased 1-2 percent following domestic rice prices.
FY2021 agricultural exports reach record levels.
Rice export prices of all grades of rice decreased 2 percent.
The same problems that beset apple production in 2020/2021, especially harvest labor shortages, could persist into 2021/2022.