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In Bangladesh, most research and development (R&D) for seeds occurs in the public sector.

The government of Bangladesh (GOB) gradually developed seed laws, policies, and regulations for the seed sector that eventually expanded regulatory oversight over all seed varieties.

The proposed national budget for FY 2014-15 (July-June) is BDT 2.5 trillion ($ 31.6 billion), 15.9 percent higher than last year.

Post expects imports of yellow corn, rice, and wheat to continue strong in My 2014/14, assuming availability of foreign exchange.

In recent years, India’s exports have demonstrated phenomenal growth – especially to developing countries, which now account for nearly 80 percent of Indian exports.

Continued interest expressed by farmers and agricultural scientists to improve agricultural output via biotechnology has not resulted in a legal framework for either testing or commercializing biotech

The biotechnology sector is in a nascent stage of development, but the government of Bangladesh (GOB) seeks to move forward in developing and commercializing agricultural biotechnology.

Imports of yellow corn, rice, and wheat are expected to be strong based on rising domestic food demand, continued requirements of the animal feed industry, and reductions in domestic production.