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The European Union’s (EU) complex and lengthy policy framework for biotechnology creates a challenging environment for research and limits access to innovative tools for EU farmers.

MY 2018/19 EU-28 citrus production is projected to reach 11.6 MMT, an eight percent growth compared to previous year.

The Government of Pakistan (GOP) granted approval for the export of an additional 500,000 tons of wheat with a subsidy of $105 per ton.

In Pakistan, a developed biotechnology and seed regulatory structure is in place to facilitate the introduction of new technologies in the country.

Based on current market arrivals, Pakistan’s 2018/19 cotton production is estimated at 7.8 million 480 lb bales, down 8 percent from the previous estimate and 5 percent....

Pakistan’s soybean imports during 2017/18 reached a record 2.2 million metric tons (MMT) and are forecast at 2.6 MMT in 2018/19 based on preliminary bookings.

On October 22, 2018, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published its quarterly update of the MRL review progress under Article 12 of Regulation 396/2005 on its website....

The High Quality Beef (HQB) quota maintains a record import pace for the second quarter with over 99 percent of the quota volume, 11,250 metric tons (MT), filled as of October 23, 2018.

In Marketing Year 2018/19, apple, pear and table grape production in the European Union is forecast to be significantly up after low production in the previous year.

Post estimates that 2018 European Union (EU) milk deliveries will increase by 1 percent over 2017 and will grow by an additional 1 percent in 2019 due to consistent domestic and international demand.

Refined sugar production is forecast at 6.5 million metric tons (MMT) for marketing year 2018/19 (MY Oct/Sept), down 12 percent from the current year’s estimate of 7.4 million metric tons....

Pakistan’s did not renew the 2018 subsidy on wheat exports, announced earlier this year ($159 per metric ton), that expired on June 30.