Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreaks have been confirmed in Ikizciler, Kastamonu Province; Edincik, Balikesir Province; and Moralilar, Manisa Province since late April 2015.
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South Africa: Citrus Semi-annual

The impact of the temporary and voluntary suspension of South African citrus exports to the European Union due to Citrus Black Spot (CBS) issues not as extensive as previously anticipated....
Turkish Poultry Meat Producers and Breeders Association (Besd-Bir) submitted dossiers to the Biosafety Board to request the approval for dozens of genetically engineered traits for feed use only.
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South Africa: AgTradeNews

AgTradeNews is a bimonthly newsletter that focuses on trade opportunities in Southern Africa.
On May 11, 2015, The Turkish Poultry Meat Producers and Breeders Association (Besd-Bir) submitted dossiers to the Biosafety Board to request approval for 38 genetically engineered traits for feed use.
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Zimbabwe: Cotton Update

For the 2015/16 MY, post forecasts a moderate increase of ten percent to 210,000 hectares in seed cotton area planted in Zimbabwe...
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Turkey: Turkish Tender for 1500 Breeding Bulls

Turkey’s Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (MinFAL) General Directorate of Agricultural Establishments (TIGEM) announced a tender for the import of 1,500 head of bulls.
On May 25, 2015, FAS Ankara learned that Turkey’s High Court reversed its December 13, 2013 decision that rescinded the approval of MON810 maize.
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Turkey: The Turkish Beekeeping and Honey Sector

Turkey is a major honey producer and consumer. Despite the difficulties facing the sector, production is expected to reach 110,000 metric tons in 2015.