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PHILIPPINES, November 2, 2004 -- On October 25, 2004, the Philippine Department of Agriculture once again issued a directive to the Bureau of Customs to re-impose the SSG on imported onions under HS Code 0703.10.00, over and above the regular customs duty of 40 percent. The SSG duty will be implemented on a shipment-by-shipment basis and will be computed based on the price difference between the CIF unit value and the established trigger price.

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January to September Trade

CHINA, PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF, November 2, 2004 -- China's imports of agricultural, fishery, and forestry products climbed an additional $3 billion during September 2004 to a total of $26.7 billion for the first nine months of the year. Customs data indicates U.S. origin imports surpassed $6.2 billion. Worldwide imports consist primarily of oilseeds, cotton, and vegetable oils. Japan, at $5.9 billion, is the largest export destination for Chinese agricultural, fishery and forestry products that, in total, reached a total export value of $19.4 billion. Exports primarily consist of processed products with a large portion from the aquatic product sector.

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Market Brief

AUSTRALIA, November 2, 2004 -- The organic food industry in Australia is growing at a relatively rapid rate with no sign of slowing. The value of Australia's organic production increased ten-fold between 1990 and 2000 and reports of double-digit growth are currently forecast. While the level of production is growing, a significant amount of product is imported to meet rising demand. Opportunities for U.S. exporters to bring organic processed or dried products into Australia are significant. The Australian organic retail market is forecast to grow by 20 to 25 percent annually, while domestic production growth is forecast at 10 to 15 percent a year. This creates an opportunity for U.S. and other exporters. At present, the Australian organic market is valued at an estimated A$250 million.

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German Genetech Law Expected to Be Passed

GERMANY, November 2, 2004 -- Germany's new Genetech law on GMO liability and coexistence is expected to be passed into law by the Bundestag on/about November 5, 2004, overruling an anticipated rejection by the Bundesrat.

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Annual

CANADA, November 2, 2004 -- This report highlights the production, trade and investment developments in Canada's frozen french fry processing industry.

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Weekly Highlights and Hot Bites, Issue #39

MEXICO, November 2, 2004 -- · MEXICO LOSES COMPETITIVENESS AND ATTRACTIVENESS FOR FDI · NAFTA DISPUTE SETTLEMENT PROCEDURES TO BE REVISED · REMITTANCES SOAR TO ALMOST $11 BILLION IN FIRST EIGHT MONTHS OF 2004 · SEMARNAT AGREES TO PUBLISH THE CEC REPORT · SAGARPA REQUESTS FLEXIBILITY IN THE 2005 BUDGET · MEXICAN HASS AVOCADO EXPORTS TO THE U.S. BEGINS · EIGHTY PERCENT OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLE EXPORTS GO TO THE U.S. · GREENPEACE RELEASES CEC GM CORN STUDY · THE LOWER HOUSE SPEEDS UP SCRUTINY OF THE BIOSAFETY BILL · BANANA PRODUCERS TO EXPAND MARKET IN THE U.S. · GROWERS ORGANIZATION REQUESTS LABELING OF TRANSGENIC GRAINS · SEMARNAT TO HEAD RESTRUCTURING OF CIBIOGEM · PRD CRITICISM OF EFFORTS TO PASS MEXICO'S BIOSAFETY BILL

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Rice Export Data, January-October 2004

INDIA, November 2, 2004 -- India's rice exports from January through October 2004 are estimated at around 2.3 million tons.

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Weekly Highlights & Hot Bites, #42

INDIA, November 2, 2004 -- *Panel to fix soft drinks standards set up*, *Commerce Minister rules out trade-offs in agriculture in WTO negotiations*, *Indian fresh fruits importer delegation to PMA Fresh Summit 2005 very successful*, *India and Denmark sign pact on biotech collaboration*.

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This Week in Canadian Agriculture, Issue 37

CANADA, November 2, 2004 -- * Total Pig Numbers Unchanged From Last Year * Canada Meets BSE Testing Target * Anti-Dumping Expiry Review Notice on U.S. Potatoes Into British Columbia * Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Posts First Profit Since 1998 * Crop Updates * Quebec Furniture Manufacturers Want Province to Review Cutting Rights on Provincial Lands

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Status on Avian Influenza - Update #6

MEXICO, November 2, 2004 -- This is a corrected version of report MX4111. This report was modified to more clearly reflect the requirements for the state of Texas. Corrections do not represent modifications to the current Avian Influenza status for exported poultry products from the United States.

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