The Korea - Australia FTA will go into effect on December 12, 2014. The first year of this FTA will cover the period December 12-31, 2014.
International Agricultural Trade Report

Southeast Asia: A Fast-Growing Market for U.S. Agricultural Products

U.S. agricultural exports to Southeast Asia have experienced extremely rapid growth in recent years and, in FY 2014, they climbed to a record $11.5 billion – up 11 percent from FY 2013.
The U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement’s reduction and elimination of import tariffs on a wide range of U.S. agricultural and food products, has fueled demand for U.S. pet food.
On October 6th, 2014 Russia imposed a ban on re-export of plant products from Poland to Russia.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Morocco: FAIRS Country Report

This report provides an overview of the food laws and regulatory environment in Morocco as they relate to U.S. food and agricultural exports.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

South Korea: Korea - Australia Free Trade Agreement

The Korea- Australia Free Trade Agreement (KAFTA) was officially signed by both parties on April 8th, approximately two years after the KORUS FTA went into effect in March 2012.
Polish Minister of Agriculture strongly criticized the decision of the EC suspending support to the EU producers of fruit and vegetables affected by the Russian ban on imports of agricultural products
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Russia: 2014 Customs Union Ag Times No. 5

This report contains summaries of relevant decisions and documents from the Russia-Kazakhstan- Belarus Customs Union (CU) meetings, published between July 12 and August 28, 2014 that impact CU policy.
As part of the negotiating process of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), the EU requested that names of certain products be protected on the basis of their geographical indications (GIs).
South African Minister of Health issued a Government Notice (R429) inviting comments on the proposed amendments to the regulations relating to the labeling and advertising of foods.
Russian sanctions are expected to harm USD 100 million in Hungarian agricultural exports. The Hungarian pork and poultry sector will be hit hardest by the Russian ban.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Russian Federation: New Draft Law on Veterinary Medicine

A new draft framework law “On Veterinary Medicine” aimed at replacing the current Russian law adopted in 1993 was posted on the Russian Government website for public review.