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On February 12, 2024, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) notified the National Standard for Seed of Economic Crops – Part 2: Oil Species (Draft) to the World Trade Organization (WTO).

On February 12, 2024, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) notified the General Directive for Labeling of Agricultural Seeds (draft) to the World Trade Organization (WTO).

On January 26, the People’s Republic of China published draft “Measures for the Management of Red Lines for Protection of Permanent Basic Farmland,” for public comment through February 26, 2024.

On February 12, 2024, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) notified the National Standard for Seed of Food Crops – Part 1: Cereals (Draft) to the World Trade Organization (WTO).

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) published the final version of the "The Law of the People’s Republic of China on Assuring Food Security" on December 29, 2023.

On January 25, 2024, the Government of Mexico implemented a decree modifying provisions of the Federal Labor Law and the Social Security Law related to agricultural labor rights.

On January 19, 2024, China’s Food Safety Standards Monitoring and Evaluation Department of the National Health Commission (NHC) released a letter soliciting public comments in China on four National Food Safety Standards, including Draft National Food Safety Standard General Principles for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods.

Mexico’s chicken meat production is forecast to exhibit continued growth in 2024 due to increased private investment in the sector. Imports are also forecast to increase, driven by robust domestic demand.

Post’s 2024 forecast for China’s chicken meat production and consumption are modestly down from 2023. Production and consumption are both forecast lower year to year while trade volumes are flat for imports and exports, in comparison to official 2023 data.

Mexico’s 2024 federal government budget for the Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER) is USD 4.3 billion, a five percent increase compared to the 2023 budget.

On January 4, 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) published a revised “National Standard for Seed of Economic Crops - Part 2: Oil Species (Draft for Comments)." The revised draft standard pertains to seeds for sowing/planting...

On January 12, 2024, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) announced its approval of one new feed variety, three new varieties of feed additives, and the addition of five feed additives and five feed...