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On December 17th, 2015, the government of Argentina removed currency controls and eliminated the multiple exchange rate system.

Argentina continues to be the third largest producer of biotech crops after the United States and Brazil, producing 14 percent of the world´s total biotech crops.

Italy is a leading EU consumer of wood pellets (3.4 million tons in 2014), with domestic consumption representing 96 percent of the total use.

The victory of President-elect Maurcio Macri on November 22nd, has lifted producer expectations and will likely have a significant impact domestically and in international markets.

Italy’s MY 2015 almond production is forecast to increase from the previous year to approximately 12,000 MT thanks to favorable weather.

Italy is the largest peach and nectarine producer in the EU-28 and ranks second in the world after China. Italy’s MY2015/16 peach and nectarine production is forecast to slightly increase by 2.2%...

With more than 2.3 MMT, Italy provides approximately 20 percent of the EU-28 apple production. Italy’s MY 2015/16 apple production is forecast to decrease by 5.2 percent compared to the previous year.

The incoming government under the leadership of President-elect Maurcio Macri has proposed a series of agricultural policy changes that could have a significant impact...

Argentine dairy production has remained relatively stagnant since 2011. Post forecasts Argentine milk output for calendar year 2016 to reach 11.67 million tons (equivalent to 11,328 million liters).

Argentina’s raisin production is forecast to rebound to normal levels in CY 2016 and CY 2015 due to favorable weather conditions.

Argentine Government implements new process for prior approval of labels for food, beverages, cosmetic and personal care products, and household cleaning products.

Post continues to project the 2015/16 wheat crop at 10.2 million metric tons (mmt), slightly below USDA’s official number.