This publication examines national and international policies relevant to basic food commodities. This is the second issue which reviews policy developments in the production, consumption, marketing and trade of cereals, oilseeds and livestock products during the period 2001-02. The data are taken from country responses to FAO questionnaires and from publicly available sources. It includes a fully searchable market access browser CD-ROM.

Argentina’s agricultural sector has undergone a considerable innovation process over the last two decades. This transformation was mostly led by a dynamic and pro-active private sector often subject to policies providing negative support via export restrictions and taxes. The rapid adoption of ...