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Guidelines, strategies, regulations, resolutions and agreements, at the international, regional, national and subnational levels that configure the actions of the State.

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Hectares of temporary crops (Ecuador, 2025)
742,606 hectares in Ecuador contain temporary crops (rice, peas, broccoli, barley, corn, potatoes, quinoa, soybeans, wheat, cassava, and others). (Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, 2026).
Hectares of permanent crops (Ecuador, 2025)
1,471,725 hectares in Ecuador contain permanent crops (bananas, cocoa, coffee, sugarcane, passion fruit, oranges, African palm, tomatoes, and others). (Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, 2026).
Estimated growth of agriculture (Ecuador, 2026)
Activities related to agriculture, livestock and forestry will grow by 2.9% in Ecuador during the year 2026. (Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, 2026).
Fertilizers with higher prices (Colombia, 26-06)
43.55% of fertilizers, soil amendments and conditioners registered a price increase in June 2026 compared to the previous month in Colombia. (National Directorate of Statistics of Colombia, 2026).
Estimated hunger due to the effects of El Niño
A scenario simulating the impact of a strong warm phase of the El Niño phenomenon suggests that export restrictions would add 21.4 million people to the number of people experiencing hunger.(Food and Agriculture Organization, 2026).

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RTCA67.04.65:12 Dairy products. Use of dairy terms. Specifications.

Central American technical regulation that addresses the specifications of the definitions of dairy terms. This regulation has correspondence with CODEX STAN 206-1999. Use of Dairy Terms.

Law on forestry incentives for owners of small tracts of land for forestry or agroforestry purposes –PINPEP- (CONGRESS...

The purpose of this Law is to create a forestry incentive program for owners of small tracts of land for forestry or agroforestry vocation, this Law contributes to sustainable forest management of for...

The Plant Protection Act, 2012 (Antigua and Barbuda)

This Act provides the legal foundation for preventing the introduction and spread of plant pests, regulating import and export procedures, establishing the National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO...

Peru: Sanitary Regulations for the Slaughter of Animals for Slaughter (Supreme Decree No. 015-2012-AG)

The Regulation on Slaughtering of Animals for Slaughter, approved by Supreme Decree No. 015-2012-AG) aims to establish the sanitary provisions that regulate this activity throughout the national terri...

Regulations of the Law on Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change and Sustainable Development for the Federal Distr...

The Regulation of the Law on Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change and Sustainable Development for the Federal District was published in the Official Gazette of the Federal District on October 1...

(PT) Rural Environmental Register (Cadastro Ambiental Rural - CAR)

The CAR was instituted by the Brazilian Forest Code, Law nº 12.651/2012, and is a geo-referenced registry of environmental information on properties and rural possessions in the country.

Native Vegetation Protection Law (Brazilian Forest Code - Amendments)

Legal framework that establishes standards for the protection of native vegetation, Permanent Preservation Areas and Legal Reserve areas in Brazil, regulating forest exploitation, supply of forest raw...

Law 300: Bolivia

The purpose of this Law is to establish the vision and principles of integral development in harmony and balance with Mother Earth for a Good Living, ensuring the continuity of the regenerative capaci...

Framework Law of Mother Earth and Comprehensive Development to Live Well (Bolivia)

The purpose of this Law is to establish the vision and foundations of comprehensive development in harmony and balance with Mother Earth to Live Well, guaranteeing the continuity of the regeneration c...

Ecuador: Biodiesel blending Mandate: B5. 09/17/2012.

Mandatory Blending Mandate.

Ecuador: Biodiesel Blending Mandate: Executive Decree No. 1303 declares the development of biofuels to be of national in...

Presidential Decree 1303 introduced the first mandatory 5% biodiesel blending mandate, to be met by March 17, 2013. In addition, the decree declares the development of biofuels in Ecuador to be of nat...

National Cleaner Production Policy (Governmental Agreement 258-2010)-GUATEMALA

This policy contributes to social welfare, economic growth, increased competitiveness, improved environmental quality, and the rational use of natural goods and services through the application of Cle...