Agricultural Trade

With agricultural protection still high in many OECD countries, an important mandate of the OECD is to produce analysis on trade impacts and the implications of reform. Read more ...

Key work includes:
OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook for commodity production and trade
> Standards for seeds, tractors, forest material and fruit and vegetables
> Biofuels and bioenergy

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Tractors: Experts maintain commitment to expanding and updating safety standards

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.

Agricultural commodity markets have not become 'thinner', OECD study finds

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.

OECD Tractor Codes: 2012 edition

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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Food commodity data & forecasts

OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook