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​Guatemala eliminated its rural extension service in 1989. In 2013, the Ministry of Agriculture formally launched a new rural extension service, “Sistema Nacional de Extensión Rural” (SNER).

Bluetongue outbreaks, Romanian live bovine exports are anticipated to decline in 2014.

In June 2014, FAS Bucharest and AgroBiotechRom Association, the voice of the biotech industry in Romania, organized another successful biotech outreach activity.

Sunflower and rapeseed crops have responded well to the favorable climatic conditions in 2014.

Romanian farmers have witnessed another good crop year. Harvested crops are estimated to grow for both winter and spring crops this season.

At the beginning of November 2014, a Newcastle Disease outbreak was confirmed on a Romanian poultry farm.

This is an evaluation report on the beef, distilled spirits, dried fruits and nuts tasting event organized in Bucharest on September 10th, 2014.

In the spring of 2014, FAS Bucharest worked jointly with the California Almond Board to clarify with Romanian Food Safety authorities the rules governing U.S. almond imports into the European Union.

The UK presents strong market opportunities for many U.S. consumer-oriented products.

Guatemala does not allow commercialization of genetically engineered (GE) plants. A “de facto moratorium” is in place.

This report is an update of the Biotechnology Annual Report 2013 providing information on the status of biotechnology in Romania.