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The production and export of soft citrus, lemons and limes is expected to continue its strong growth in the 2019/20 MY, based on the increase in area planted...

Germany is a member of the European Union (EU) and generally follows EU directives and regulations, including those relating to the importation of food products.

Germany is a Member State of the European Union (EU) and applies the certification requirements described in the EU-28 Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) Certification....

South Africa has moved beyond considering whether section 25 of the Constitution should be amended to allow expropriation without compensation and has published a draft Bill inviting public comments.

Germany has 83 million of the world’s wealthiest consumers and is by far the biggest market in the European Union.

The South African Agricultural Fact Sheet has been updated to include calendar year 2019.

Germany is the second largest organic market in the world with good prospects for U.S. organic products such as tree nuts, fruits and vegetables, and processed food products.

At nearly 313.5 MMT, the total MY2019/20 EU28 grain crop is around 2 MMT higher than the previous forecast, with higher wheat, corn and barley production partially offset by a lower mixed grain....

South Africa’s summer rainfall (September to April) has been limited and scattered so far this season.

South Africa`s production of apples, pears and table grapes is forecast to grow in the 2019/20 MY, based on available irrigation water following improved 2019 winter rainfall....

Due to relatively attractive local market prices after the drought conditions of the previous season, Post projects South Africa to increase corn planting by at least 10 percent in the 2019/20 MY.

South Africa has a highly diversified agricultural sector which includes the production of all the major grains (except rice), oil seeds, deciduous and subtropical fruits, sugar, citrus, wine....