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On June 1, 2017, Ecuador’s National Assembly approved the “Organic Law on Agrobiodiversity, Seeds and Promotion of Sustainable Agriculture.”

With the absence of any legislation regulating testing or approval of biotechnology events in Kazakhstan, leaders rely on Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) regulations for guidance.

On August 17, 2018, Ecuador’s President Lenín Moreno appointed Xavier Lazo as Minister of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG).

FAS/Astana forecasts Kazakhstani wheat production in MY 2018/2019 at 14 million metric tons (MMT), 0.8 MMT lower than in MY 2017/2018, as wheat area sown falls.

The Kazakhstan Ministry of Agriculture has moved forward with a new National Program to develop the country’s livestock and meat sectors.

During market year (MY) 2017/18 (April/March), Ecuador’s domestic bean production increased due to better than expected results in the recovery of old plantations and the addition of new cultivars.

FAS/Astana forecasts Kazakhstani wheat production in MY 2018/2019 at 14 million metric tons (MMT), 0.8 MMT less than in MY 2017/2018, as wheat sown area is expected to fall, reducing harvested area.

The food processing industry is a huge component of Ecuador’s manufacturing sector, grossing $5.9 billion in 2016.

The Government of Kazakhstan replaced its Minister of Agriculture on December 15, 2017.

Sugar production in marketing year (MY) 2017/18 returned to regular levels after a record setting level in MY 2016/17 the result of carry-over of cane not harvested the previous year.

As Ecuador’s economy recovers and domestic corn prices remain high, consumption of wheat and rice increased in 2017/18.

On January 1, 2017, Ecuador’s entry into the European Union’s Andean Multiparty Trade Agreement took effect.