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The Mexican Secretariat of Agriculture (SAGARPA) published in the Diario Oficial (Federal Register), on October 30, 2014 an announcement declaring Mexico as free of the Mediterranean fruit fly.

The National Committee for the Sustainable Development of Sugarcane (CONADESUCA) published the standard sugar reference price to determine the final cane payment for marketing year (MY) 2014/15.

Apple production in Mexico for marketing year (MY) 2014/15 (August/July) is forecast at 670,000 metric tons (MT), a smaller crop compared to the MY 2013/14 record crop of 860,000 MT.

Due to generally favorable weather conditions throughout Mexico’s crop producing regions, production is expected to be higher in marketing year (MY) 2014/15 for most crops.

The Mexican dairy sector will again increase production in 2015. Milk, cheese, and most dairy products consumption continue to rise.

Mexican beef consumption continues to fall next year while pork rebounds slightly as the more affordable meat.

Sugar production for marketing year 2014/15 (Oct/Sept) is forecast to be about 6.3 MMT-RV. Sugar production for MY 2013/14 was revised downward to 6.382 MMT-RV due to adverse weather.

The Secretariat of Agriculture published in the Diario Oficial (Federal Register), on August 19, 2014 a draft regulation setting the maximum residue limits to authorize pesticides for agricultural use

On August 20, 2014 Mexico’s President, Enrique Peña-Nieto, announced the creation of the new National Finance of Agricultural, Rural, Forestry and Fisheries Development.

Minor disease issues continue to affect the Mexican poultry industry.

Mexico is well equipped with the knowledge and expertise in agricultural biotechnology. However, the country is at a crossroads due to negative public perception related to biotechnology.

Panama has approved the imports of GM corn seeds for local production, and has conducted GM mosquitoes and salmon field tests.