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The Ministry of Agriculture revised the Guidelines for Export/import of Bovine Germplasm, which mainly includes additional new requirements for importing young bulls.

Production data from the Kazakh Statistical Agency shows total grain production in 2014 at 17.2 million metric tons (MMT) and total wheat production at 13 MMT, down 6 percent from last year.

The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published guidelines for export or re-export of imported food items, ingredients, and/or food additives.

On January 9, 2015, the Kyrgyz Republic notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Law on Veterinary Medicine (G/SPS/N/KGZ/2).

MY 2014/15 (May-April) rice and wheat production estimates are unchanged at 34.5 and 1.3 million metric tons (MMT).

Farm to market yard arrivals remain steady while mill buying remains very weak.

Post revises its soybean production estimate for marketing year (MY) 2013/14 (October-September) to 9.5 MMT, a decrease of 1.0 million metric tons (MMT).

A higher support price, adequate irrigation, and low cotton prices have combined to encourage farmers to plant their wheat in a timely manner for the upcoming 2014/15 Rabi (winter) season.

The Government of Pakistan has approved an export subsidy to facilitate the export of 1.2 million tons of wheat from government-held stocks.

In 2012/13, Pakistan produced 555,000 metric tons of apples, placing it among the top 25 producers globally.

The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) postponed additional labeling requirements for pre-packaged foods, edible oils, and fats, until December 31, 2015.

India requires a variety of export certifications for imported food and agricultural products.