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Australia Removes Greece from Foot-and-Mouth Disease Free Country List

On March 20, 2026, the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry issued Import Industry Advice Notice No. 46-2026, removing Greece from the list of countries recognized as free from foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).

Mar 30, 2026

Notice on Public Consultation for the National Standard "Specification for Determination and Labeling of Glycemic Index of Foods"

According to the national standard formulation and revision plan, in order to standardize the determination and labeling of the glycemic index (GI) of foods and guide the healthy development of the industry, the National Institute for Nutrition and Health of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention has taken the lead in drafting the recommended national standard "Specification for Determination and Labeling of Glycemic Index of Foods" and its explanatory notes. The draft for public consultation (Annexes 1 and 2) is now open for comments.

Mar 30, 2026

India Lifts Wheat Export Ban

According to Business Standard of India, the Indian central government has recently lifted the wheat export ban that had been in place since May 2022, approving the export of 2.5 million tonnes of wheat and 0.5 million tonnes of wheat products. The government stated that wheat production and stockpiles in the new fiscal year are expected to reach record highs, and that current inventories are sufficient, ensuring that exports will not affect food security.

Mar 30, 2026

Algeria Advances Agricultural Production Projects to Enhance Food Security

According to a report by Algerian media Algérie360 on March 11, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Youcef Cherfa chaired a coordination meeting to launch two strategic projects aimed at enhancing agricultural production capacity and promoting the transformation of scientific research results. Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Kamel Baddari, along with representatives from multiple research institutions and relevant economic entities, attended the meeting.

Mar 30, 2026

EU Agricultural and Food Exports Reach Record High of EUR 238.4 Billion in 2025

According to a report by Finance and Economy of Bosnia and Herzegovina on March 16, EU agricultural and food exports reached a record high of EUR 238.4 billion in 2025, an increase of approximately EUR 2.8 billion compared with 2024, representing a growth of about 1%. Despite instability in global markets, the EU maintained its position as a major global food exporter. The sector achieved a trade surplus of EUR 49.8 billion, accounting for 37% of the EU's total trade surplus. Although this represents a decrease of EUR 13.3 billion compared with 2024, it remains an important pillar of European trade.