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India: Biofuels Annual

On June 4, 2018, the government released the document National Policy on Biofuels 2018, which proposed blend targets of E20 and B5 be met by 2030.
On August 29, 2018, the “Advisory Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms” of Japan’s Ministry of Environment held its second meeting to review recommendations made by the expert committee....
On September 20, 2018, Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT) invited public comments on a draft amendment to the notification concerning cross laminate timber....
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India: Tree Nuts Annual

In marketing year (MY) 2018/19, Post expects a 9 percent decrease in almond imports, at 95,000 MT, due to a May 23, 2018, increase of the Basic Custom Duty on shelled almonds....
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India: Oilseeds and Products Update

Due to an expectation of relatively higher yields supported by normal precipitation across central India, Post’s preliminary kharif (fall harvested) crop assessment indicates soybean production....
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Japan: Japan 216th Food Safety Group

On Thursday, September 13, 2018, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) announced revisions to Japan’s Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemicals....
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Japan: Japan Grain and Feed Update

Typhoons, heavy rains and prolonged high temperatures in the summer of 2018 are expected to negatively affect both the yield and quality of rice and wheat produced in Japan.
On August 27, 2018, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) notified G/SPS/N/JPN/594 to the World Trade Organization (WTO) informing trade partners of proposed changes....
On August 27, 2018, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) notified G/SPS/N/JPN/595 to the World Trade Organization informing trade partners of proposes changes to the specifications....
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India: Grain and Feed Voluntary

The Ministry of Agriculture raised the Indian crop year (ICY) 2017/18 (July-June) grain production estimate to a record 284.8 million metric tons (MMT), which is about a 2 percent increase....
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Japan: Cracking Open Japan’s Craft Beer Market

In the last decade, overall beer consumption in Japan has fallen.
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Pakistan: Cotton and Products Update

FAS Islamabad forecasts Pakistan’s MY 2018/19 (August to July) cotton production at 8.5 million 480 lb. bales, up 300,000 bales or 4 percent from the last year’s level.