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FAS Daily
Attache Report Digest
June 2,
2004
FAS Daily Attache Report Digest
Provisional MRL and uniform tolerance
JAPAN, June 2, 2004 -- The report highlights proposed
procedures from Japan's MHLW for the establishment of 1)
provisional maximum residue limits (MRLs), 2) MRLs for
processed foods, and 3) a uniform tolerance, that are a part
of introduction of a positive list system; a system to
prohibit the distribution of foods that contain agricultural
chemicals above a certain level of MRLs.
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UZBEKISTAN, REPUBLIC OF, June 2, 2004 -- Uzbekistan's MY
2004/05 oilseeds production is expected to remain stagnant due
to lower cotton production. Uzbekistan still remains an
important market for U.S. soybeans, although for the past two
years Uzbekistan was unable to import soybeans because of high
prices. MY 2004/05 soybean imports are forecast at 30,000
metric tons (MT).
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Weekly Highlights & Hot Bites, #20
INDIA, June 2, 2004 -- *New Agriculture Minister to protect
farmers' interest*, *Agricultural highlights of the new
government's Common Minimum Program*, *New Commerce Minister
also in farmer mode*, *Food Ministry rejects move for
subsidized grain exports*, *Cess on central taxes proposed*,
*McDonalds India sees turnaround*.
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TAIWAN, June 2, 2004 -- The United States remains the major
supplier of Taiwan cotton imports with an expected 35 percent
market share. Taiwan's total cotton imports in MY03/04 and
MY04/05 are forecast to 1.05 and 1.08 million bales,
respectively. The increase in import forecasts is primarily
due to anticipated decreases in world cotton prices that will
encourage stocks building despite the ongoing contraction in
Taiwan's textile industry.
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ITALY, June 2, 2004 -- Italian tomato production is
expected to reach a record high in 2004/05. Favorable climatic
conditions and low stock are boosting plantings. Production
for processing is expected up by 10% from 2003/04 at 5.8
million tons. EU Common Agricultural Policy remains a key
driver of the industry and is creating some concern about its
future perspectives.
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This Week in Canadian Agriculture, Issue 17
CANADA, June 2, 2004 -- * Supreme Court Ruling on Canola
Gene Patent Favors Monsanto * Parliament Rules Meat Packers in
Contempt * 2003 Farm Income Was Lowest in 25 Years * Decline
in First Quarter Farm Cash Receipts * Cattle Receipts Plunge;
Hogs and Crops Higher * Program Payments Fall in 2003 *
Prairie Crop Updates * Corn Plantings Delayed in Ontario *
Import Restrictions Lifted on U.S. Honeybee Queens
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