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AgTradeNews is an FAS/Pretoria newsletter that focuses on trade opportunities in Southern Africa.

On December 17th, 2015, the government of Argentina removed currency controls and eliminated the multiple exchange rate system.

Argentina continues to be the third largest producer of biotech crops after the United States and Brazil, producing 14 percent of the world´s total biotech crops.

Post forecasts that the total citrus production will remain flat at 2,631,000 MT in the 2015/16 MY, based on the increases in grapefruit, lemons and soft citrus production driven by increases in area

The victory of President-elect Maurcio Macri on November 22nd, has lifted producer expectations and will likely have a significant impact domestically and in international markets.

Despite recent economic challenges including a weakening rand and decreasing disposable incomes, South Africans have demonstrated a growing interest in quality distilled spirits...

The incoming government under the leadership of President-elect Maurcio Macri has proposed a series of agricultural policy changes that could have a significant impact...

Post estimates that the 2015/16 MY production of apples will increase by two percent to 865,000 MT and that the pears production will increase by three percent to 410,000 MT in the 2015/16 MY...

Argentine dairy production has remained relatively stagnant since 2011. Post forecasts Argentine milk output for calendar year 2016 to reach 11.67 million tons (equivalent to 11,328 million liters).

Argentina’s raisin production is forecast to rebound to normal levels in CY 2016 and CY 2015 due to favorable weather conditions.

Argentine Government implements new process for prior approval of labels for food, beverages, cosmetic and personal care products, and household cleaning products.

Post continues to project the 2015/16 wheat crop at 10.2 million metric tons (mmt), slightly below USDA’s official number.