Israel and Turkey are reported by Ukraine to be in discussions regarding FTAs that would cover its grains, oilseeds and agricultural equipment along with fruits and vegetable from those two countries. There is an additional expected benefit to all three nations if these are enacted. Regional Updates MEDITERRANEAN/MIDDLE EAST COMMENTS Egypt’s enforcement of a zero tolerance policy regarding ergot in imported wheat could lead to a lack of supply as exporters may not be able to meet this tight requirement. The current standard of 0.05 percent maximum ergot is to be reduced to 0.00 percent, according to agriculture ministry officials. GASC says that the new standard is under consideration but that it still allows 0.05 percent in its tenders...
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Accountability and a comprehensive approach to export programming
WPI’s team helped construct a strategic approach to develop, implement, and track promotional activities in 8 key regions across the globe for an agricultural export association. With continued progress measurement and strategic advisory services from WPI, the association has seen its ROI from investments in promotional programming increase by 44 percent over the past 5 years. Not only does this type of holistic approach to organizational strategy provide measurable results to track and analyze, it fosters top-down and bottom-up organizational accountability.