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This report contains an official translation of Ethiopia’s Importers-Exporters and Wholesalers Directive (June 2014).

This report describes Turkey's Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock and related institutions.

Turkish soybean area and production for MY 2015 are estimated about 25,000 hectares and 90,000 MT.

Within the scope of Turkey`s harmonization period to be an EU Member, Turkey has started to harmonize many EU laws into Turkish legislation.

The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (MinFAL) granted the Meat and Milk Board (ESK) permission to import beef from the EU due to dramatically rising prices since January 2015.

MY 2015 Turkish cotton crop is estimated at 370,000 hectares and 580,000 metric tons (MT) (2.7 million bales).

The Government of Ethiopia (GOE) has reportedly completed the process of awarding contracts for the previously-announced 1.0 million metric ton wheat tender.

On November 5, 2015, the Official Gazette published the Biosafety Board Decisions on genetically engineered feed imports.

In recent years, the Government of Ethiopia (GOE) has made considerable investments to boost the country’s capacity to produce sugar.

Sub-Saharan Africa’s voracious appetite for imported agricultural goods is a direct result of the region’s robust growth in gross domestic product (GDP) and population.

Corn production forecast is 6 MMT in marketing year (MY) 2015. The Turkish Grain Board (TMO) was a very active player in the market in MY 2015.

MY2015 is expected to be a good year for apples and pears after the substantial drop in yields the previous year. Apple production is expected to be 2,540,000 MT...