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There have been no recent significant official changes to the heavily regulated and cautious policies put in place by the Government of New Zealand (GONZ) for genetically engineered (GE) products.

Angola currently does not allow the use of agricultural biotechnology in production, and imports containing genetically engineered components are limited to food aid.

On November 9, 2017, Angolan President, João Lourenço, issued an order to end the contract between Angolan Customs and the commercial company Bromangol for the operation of analytical laboratories....

The 2016/2017 New Zealand deciduous fruit production dipped lower than anticipated to 554,940 metric tons, 1.4 percent less than 2015/2016.

Wet and cold Spring weather has thwarted the anticipated 3 percent rebound in 2017 milk production.

The Angolan Government made more foreign exchange (forex) injections available in 2017 to combat the high inflation and reduced food availability due to lack of forex since mid-2015.

New Zealand total cattle numbers continue to increase and are forecast to reach 10.38 million head by 2018, up by 1.2 percent from 10.26 million head in 2017.

Angola’s wheat milling capacity is expected to grow over the next several years, with the opening of two new mills and increased production at two existing mills.

In a surprise turnaround, New Zealand's 2017 milk supply is forecast to reach 21.9 million metric tons (MMT), which would surpass the record production of 2014.

Post forecasts 2016/2017 apple production at 574,000 MT, a 4.6 percent increase compared to 2015/2016. The combination of an expanded harvest area, excellent growing conditions....

This is the first FAIRS report for Angola, documenting the country’s technical policies, practices, and import requirements for food and agricultural products.

The New Zealand cattle industry both dairy and beef sectors are now in a period of change which has not played out in entirety yet.