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OECD work in trade supports a strong, rules-based multilateral trading system and recommends further trade liberalisation that contributes to economic growth, higher living standards and sustainable development.
In agriculture we measure government support to the sector, assess the medium-term outlook for commodity markets, manage standards for agricultural commodities, and advise on policies for sustainable use of farm and fisheries resources.
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23-May-2012
Governments that foster open markets and resist protectionism have the best chance of stimulating inclusive economic growth and creating high-value jobs, according to a new study from 10 international organisations presented in Paris.
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15-Mar-2012
Companies are increasingly producing goods and services through supply chains spanning different countries.
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12-Mar-2012
OECD governments have made little overall progress in reducing water contamination from farming over the past decade. More rigorous policies are needed to reduce the use of pesticides and encourage sustainable management of water quality in agriculture.
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02-Mar-2012
Agricultural policies to reduce poverty in developing countries should focus on strategic investments to raise productivity and benefit from high food prices, according to a new OECD study.
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23-Feb-2012
Experts, manufacturers and government officials meeting in Paris this week reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining safety standards in farm machinery by expanding and updating the OECD’s harmonised tests and codes. China, India and Russia are among the 26 countries which adhere to the OECD’s Tractor Codes.
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23-Feb-2012
As demand for food rises along with the pressure on finite natural resources, how can government policies be aligned towards increasing agricultural innovation and improving productivity? A recent OECD conference shared experiences and ideas from Europe, China, India, Africa, United States, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand. This publication presents papers and discussion points from the conference.
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08-Feb-2012
Market thinness, where there are few buying or selling offers, can contribute to price volatility. Contrary to general assumptions, agricultural commodity markets have not become 'thinner', according to this study of trade in selected commodities from 1970 to 2010.
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01-Feb-2012
The 2012 edition of the OECD Standard Codes for the Official Testing of Agricultural and Forestry Tractors is now available on our website.
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24-Jan-2012
Innovation is critical to creating new sources of growth, and trade can strengthen innovation in the business sector. Technology diffusion, competition and exports are channels through which trade affects innovation. These channels, along with the related policy issues of absorptive capacity, trade liberalisation and the protection of intellectual property rights, are discussed in this report.
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19-Jan-2012
The Online Versions of the OECD List of Varieties eligible for Seed Certification are currently available on the Seed Schemes website.
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12-Jan-2012
After the 2012 call for applications, 10 conferences and 32 international research fellowships have been retained by the Co-operative Research Programme for funding.
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