WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/AG/N/COL/30/Rev.1 
21 June 2006 
 (06-3035) 
Committee on Agriculture Original:   Spanish 
  
 
NOTIFICATION  
 
Revision
 
  
 The following submission, dated 24 May 2006, is  being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Colombia .  The revised notification concerns domestic support commitments 
(Table DS:1  and the relevant supporting tables) for the years 2000, 2001, 2002  and 2003 . 
 
______________ 
 
  Attached are the revised DS:2 supporting tables for the years 2001 - 2003 on Domestic Support: Measures Exempt from the Reduction Commitment - Special and Differential Treatment - "Development Programmes", to which have been ad ded data on support to encourage diversification 
from illicit narcotic crops.  
  G/AG/N/COL/30/Rev.1 
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Table DS:1 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  Colombia  
 
REPORTING PERIOD:  2000  
 
Current Total Aggregate Measurement of Support  
 
Total AMS commitment level for 2000  Currency Current Total AMS 
1 2 3 
365,947  US$ thousand  5,200 
 
Source :  Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Devel opment - Department of Trade and Financing  
   G/AG/N/COL/30/Rev.1
 Page 3Supporting Table DS:1 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  Colombia  
 
REPORTING PERIOD:  2000  
 
Measures Exempt from the Reduc tion Commitment - "Green Box"  
 
Measure type  Name and description of measure 
with reference to criteria in Annex 2  Monetary value of measure  
(US$ thousand)  Data source  
1 2 3 4 
General Services  Technological research and development :  Support for the development of technological 
research activities in order to enhance produ ctivity, competitiveness, modernization and 
crop diversification.  14,063 Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
  
Marketing services :  Support for the strengthening of sp ecialized agricultural information 
systems.  Collection of data on and analysis and dissemination of agricultural product price 
and market trends.   
3,181  
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
  
Infrastructural services :  Analysis, design and constructi on of small-, medium- and large-
scale irrigation districts.  Rehabilitation and recovery of existing irrigation and drainage 
infrastructure at national level.   
4,432  
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
  
Phytosanitary services :  Strengthening of animal and plant disease prevention and control 
measures.  Quality control of agricultural input s and registration of new varieties of plants.   
6,356  
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
  
Administration :  Support for the maintenance and ope ration of prevention facilities and 
agricultural diagnostic centres throughout the country.   
2,552  
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
 
Regional Assistance   
Payments relating to :  Purchase and award of land to rural populations displaced by violence 
and legalization of the land of indigenous comm unities in order to protect these peoples and 
their culture.   
10,301  
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
TOTAL  40,885  
 
Source :  Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Devel opment - Department of Trade and Financing  
  G/AG/N/COL/30/Rev.1 
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Supporting Table DS:2 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  Colombia  
 
REPORTING PERIOD:  2000  
 
Measures Exempt from the Reduction Co mmitment - Special and D ifferential Treatment - "Development Programmes"  
 
Measure type Name and description of measure 
with reference to criteria in Article 6.2  Monetary value of measure  
(US$ thousand)  Data source 
1 2 3 4 
Investment subsidies 
generally available to 
agriculture Incentives for producers who carry out investment projects geared towards the capitalization of the 
agricultural sector and support for small- and medi um-scale producers with a view to revitalizing 
agriculture.  27,774 Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
  
Support for the establishment of new indigenous pl antations, maintenance of existing plantations 
and promotion of reforestation.   
6,149  
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
  
Support for rural housing projects at  national level for agricultural workers in order to improve 
their living conditions.   
16,767  
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
 
Support to encourage 
diversification from 
growing illicit narcotic 
crops  
Support for communities affected by illicit crops, through investment in production projects, 
technology, environmental rege neration and rural development.   
7,400   
Office of the 
President of the 
Republic  
TOTAL  58,090   
 
Source :  Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Devel opment - Department of Trade and Financing 
  
   G/AG/N/COL/30/Rev.1
 Page 5Supporting Table DS:4 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  Colombia 
 
REPORTING PERIOD:  2000 
 
Calculation of the Current Total Aggregate Measurement of Support 
 
Description of basic products 
(including non-product-specific AMS)  Product-specific AMS 
(from Supporting Tables DS:5 to DS:7 
below)  
(US$ thousand)  Product-specific measurements of support 
(from Supporting Table DS:8 below)  Current Total AMS (aggregate) 
(US$ thousand)  
1 2 3 4 
    
Sesamum seeds  0  0 
Cotton 1,115  1,115 
Rice 3,456  3,456 
Arracacha  0  0 
Bananas and plantains  10  10 
Cocoa 5  5 
Panela cane sugar  18  18 
Sugar cane  0  0 
Barley 0  0 
Coconuts 0  0 
Beans  5  5 
Maize (corn)  35  35 
Groundnuts 0  0 
Yams 0  0 
Potatoes 24  24 
African palm  17  17 
Sorghum 11  11 
Soya 0  0 
Wheat 0  0 
Crop seeds  0  0 
Vegetables 10  10 
Fruit1 2  2 
Other fruit 30  30  
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Description of basic products 
(including non-product-specific AMS)  Product-specific AMS 
(from Supporting Tables DS:5 to DS:7 
below)  
(US$ thousand)  Product-specific measurements of support 
(from Supporting Table DS:8 below)  Current Total AMS (aggregate) 
(US$ thousand)  
1 2 3 4 
    
Dark tobacco  3  3 
Light tobacco  44  44 
Manioc (cassava)  14  14 
Coffee 86  86 
Tropical flowers  0  0 
Asparagus 0  0 
Pasture and forage 2  2 
Commercial forests 0  0 
Poultry 4  4 
Swine  9  9 
Bovine and dairy cattle  300  300 
Sheep and goats 1  1 
    
TOTAL   5,200 
 
1Avocados, mangoes, plums, pears, apples and peaches. 
Source :  Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Devel opment - Department of Trade and Financing 
  
   G/AG/N/COL/30/Rev.1
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  COLOMBIA  
 
REPORTING PERIOD:  2000  
 
Product-Specific Aggregate Measurements of Support: Non-Exempt Direct Payments  
 
Description 
of basic 
products  Calendar 
year 2000  Measure 
type(s) Applied 
administered 
price 
(US$/tonne)  External 
reference price 
(AGST/COL) 
(US$/tonne)  Production 
eligible to 
receive 
applied 
administered 
price 
(tonnes)  Total price-
related direct 
payments 
(US$ 
thousand)  Other non-
exempt 
direct 
payments 
(US$ 
thousand)  Associated 
fees/levies Total 
direct 
payments 
(US$ 
thousand)  Data source 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
((4-5)*6) 8 9 10 
(7+8-9) 11 
Rice  Storage 
incentive      3,415  3,415 
 Cotton
   
Direct support 
for producers       
1,115   
1,115 Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural 
Development 
TOTAL       4,530  4,530  
 
Source :  Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Devel opment - Department of Trade and Financing 
  
  G/AG/N/COL/30/Rev.1 
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Supporting Table DS:7 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  Colombia  
 
REPORTING PERIOD:  2000  
 
Product-Specific Aggregate Measurements of Support: Other Product-Specific Support and Total Product-Specific AMS  
 
Description of basic 
products Calendar 
year 2000  Measure 
type(s) Other product-
specific budgetary 
outlays 
 
(US$ thousand)  Other 
product-
specific 
support 
(include 
calculation 
details)  Associated 
fees/levies Total other 
product-specific 
support 
 
 
(US$ thousand)Market price 
support 
(Supporting 
Table DS:5) Non-exempt 
direct 
payments 
(Supporting 
Table DS:6) 
(US$ 
thousand)  Total AMS 
 
 
(US$ 
thousand)  Data source 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
(4+5-6) 8 9 10 
(7+8+9) 11 
           
Sesamum seeds  CR 0   0   0 
Cotton  CR 0   0  1,115 1,115 
Rice  CR 41   41  3,415 3,456 Arracacha  CR 0   0   0 Bananas and plantains  CR 10   10   10 Cocoa  CR 5   5   5 
Panela cane sugar 
  CR 18   18   18 
Sugar cane   CR 0   0   0 
Barley  CR 0   0   0 Coconuts  CR 0   0   0 Fund for the 
Financing of 
the 
Agricultural 
Sector 
(FINAGRO), 
Ministry of 
Agriculture 
and Rural 
Development
 
Beans   CR 5   5    5  
Maize (corn)  CR 35   35   35  
Groundnuts  CR 0   0   0  
Yams  CR 0   0   0  
Potatoes  CR 24   24   24  
African palm   CR 17   17   17  
Sorghum  CR 11   11   11  
Soya  CR 0   0   0  
Wheat  CR 0   0   0  
Crop seeds   CR 0   0   0  
Vegetables  CR 10   10   10   
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products Calendar 
year 2000  Measure 
type(s) Other product-
specific budgetary 
outlays 
 
(US$ thousand)  Other 
product-
specific 
support 
(include 
calculation 
details)  Associated 
fees/levies Total other 
product-specific 
support 
 
 
(US$ thousand)Market price 
support 
(Supporting 
Table DS:5) Non-exempt 
direct 
payments 
(Supporting 
Table DS:6) 
(US$ 
thousand)  Total AMS 
 
 
(US$ 
thousand)  Data source 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
(4+5-6) 8 9 10 
(7+8+9) 11 
Fruit1  CR 2   2   2  
Other fruit  CR 30   30   30  
Dark tobacco   CR 3   3   3  
Light tobacco   CR 44   44   44  
Manioc (cassava)  CR 14   14   14  
Coffee  CR 86   86   86  
Tropical flowers   CR 0   0   0  
Asparagus  CR 0   0   0  
Pasture and forage  CR 2   2   2  
Commercial forests  CR 0   0   0  
Poultry  CR 4   4   4  
Swine   CR  9   9   9  
Bovine and dairy cattle   CR 300   300   300  
Sheep and goats  CR 1   1   1  
TOTAL   671   671  4,530 5,200  
 
CR = Credit. 
1Avocados, mangoes, plums, pears, apples and peaches.  
Source :  Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Devel opment - Department of Trade and Financing 
  
  G/AG/N/COL/30/Rev.1 
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Table DS:1 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  Colombia  
 
REPORTING PERIOD:  2001  
 
Current Total Aggregate Measurement of Support  
 
Total AMS commitment level for 2001  Currency Current Total AMS 
1 2 3 
360,644  US$ thousand  36,703 
 
Source :  Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Devel opment - Department of Trade and Financing 
  
   G/AG/N/COL/30/Rev.1
 Page 11Supporting Table DS:1 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  Colombia  
 
REPORTING PERIOD:  2001  
 
Measures Exempt from the Reduc tion Commitment - "Green Box" 
 
Measure type  Name and description of measure 
with reference to criteria in Annex  Monetary value of measure  
(US$ thousand)  Data source 
1 2 3 4 
General Services  Training services :  Strengthening of training processes in order to achieve more efficient 
agricultural policy development.  105 Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
  
Technological research and development :  Support for the development of technological 
research activities to enhance productivity,  competitiveness, modernization and crop 
diversification.   
50,020  
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
  
Marketing services :  Support for the strengthening of sp ecialized agricultural information 
systems.  Collection of data on and analysis and dissemination of agricultural product price 
and market trends.   
3,435  
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
  
Infrastructural services :  Analysis, design and constructi on of small-, medium- and large-
scale irrigation districts.  Rehabilitation and recovery of existing irrigation and drainage 
infrastructure at national level.   
44,872  
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
  
Phytosanitary services :  Strengthening of animal and plant disease prevention and control 
measures.  Quality control of agricultural input s and registration of new varieties of plants.   
9,054  
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
  
Extension and advisory services :  Initiation of large-scale dissemination and extension in 
relation to the future of the rural sector.   
109  
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
  
Administration :  Support for the maintenance and ope ration of prevention facilities and 
agricultural diagnostic centres throughout the country.   
2,875  
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development  
  G/AG/N/COL/30/Rev.1 
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Measure type  Name and description of measure 
with reference to criteria in Annex  Monetary value of measure  
(US$ thousand)  Data source 
1 2 3 4 
 
Regional Assistance   
Payments relating to :  Purchase and award of land to rural populations displaced by violence 
and legalization of the land of indigenous comm unities in order to protect these peoples and 
their culture.   
10,985  
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
TOTAL  121,455  
 
Source :  Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Devel opment - Department of Trade and Financing  
   G/AG/N/COL/30/Rev.1
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  Colombia  
 
REPORTING PERIOD:  2001  
 
Measures Exempt from the Reduction Co mmitment - Special and D ifferential Treatment - "Development Programmes"  
 
Measure type Name and description of measure 
with reference to criteria in Article 6.2 Monetary value of measure  
(US$ thousand)  Data source 
1 2 3 4 
Investment subsidies 
generally available to 
agriculture Incentives for producers who carry out investment projects geared towards the capitalization of the 
agricultural sector and support for small- and medi um-scale producers with a view to revitalizing 
agriculture.  19,828 Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
  
Support for the establishment of new indigenous pl antations, maintenance of existing plantations 
and promotion of reforestation.   
9,158  
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
  
Establishment and strengthening  of high-employment-generati ng rural micro-enterprises and 
strengthening of a producers' association in the rural sector.   
1,043  
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
  
Support for rural housing projects at  national level for agricultural workers in order to improve 
their living conditions.   
21,124  
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
 
Support to encourage 
diversification from 
growing illicit narcotic 
crops  
Support for communities affected by illicit crops, through investment in production projects, 
technology, environmental rege neration and rural development.   
9,821  
Office of the 
President of the 
Republic 
TOTAL  60,974  
 
Source :  Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Devel opment - Department of Trade and Financing 
  
  G/AG/N/COL/30/Rev.1 
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Supporting Table DS:4 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  Colombia 
 
REPORTING PERIOD:  2001 
 
Calculation of the Current Total Aggregate Measurement of Support 
 
Description of basic products 
(including non-product-specific AMS)  Product-specific AMS 
(from Supporting Tables DS:5 to DS:7 
below)  
(US$ thousand)  Product-specific measurements of support 
(from Supporting Table DS:8 below)  Current Total AMS (aggregate) 
(US$ thousand)  
1 2 3 4 
    
Sesamum seeds 0  0 
Cotton 2,936  2,936 
Rice 5,787  5,787 
Arracacha 1  1 
Bananas and plantains 34  34 
Cocoa 13  13 
Panela cane sugar  35  35 
Sugar cane  44  44 
Barley 0  0 
Coconuts 0  0 
Beans  19  19 
Maize (corn) 102  102 
Groundnuts 1  1 
Yams 1  1 
Potatoes 48  48 
African palm  115  115 
Sorghum 10  10 
Soya 3  3 
Wheat 0  0 
Crop seeds  0  0 
Vegetables 17  17 
Fruit1 5  5 
Other fruit 74  74  
   G/AG/N/COL/30/Rev.1
 Page 15Description of basic products 
(including non-product-specific AMS)  Product-specific AMS 
(from Supporting Tables DS:5 to DS:7 
below)  
(US$ thousand)  Product-specific measurements of support 
(from Supporting Table DS:8 below)  Current Total AMS (aggregate) 
(US$ thousand)  
1 2 3 4 
    
Dark tobacco  55  55 
Light tobacco  104  104 
Manioc (cassava) 23  23 
Coffee 26,587  26,587 
Tropical flowers 6  6 
Asparagus 1  1 
Pasture and forage 5  5 
Commercial forests 0  0 
Poultry 31  31 
Swine  25  25 
Bovine and dairy cattle  618  618 
Sheep and goats 1  1 
    
TOTAL   36,703 
 
1Avocados, mangoes, plums, pears, apples and peaches.  
Source :  Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Devel opment - Department of Trade and Financing  
  G/AG/N/COL/30/Rev.1 
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Supporting Table DS:6 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  COLOMBIA  
 
REPORTING PERIOD:  2001  
 
Product-Specific Aggregate Measurements of Support: Non-Exempt Direct Payments  
 
Description 
of basic 
products Calendar 
year 2001  Measure type(s) Applied 
administered 
price 
(US$/tonne)  External 
reference 
price 
(AGST/COL) 
(US$/tonne)  Production 
eligible to 
receive 
applied 
administered 
price 
(tonnes)  Total price-
related 
direct 
payments 
(US$ 
thousand)  Other non-
exempt 
direct 
payments 
(US$ 
thousand)  Associated 
fees/levies Total 
direct 
payments 
(US$ 
thousand)  Data source 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
((4-5)*6) 8 9 10 
(7+8-9) 11 
Rice  Storage incentive      5,531  5,531 
Cotton  Direct support for 
producers      2,899  2,899 Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural 
Development 
Coffee  Direct support for 
producers      26,486  26,486  
TOTAL       34,916  34,916  
 
Source :  Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Devel opment - Department of Trade and Financing 
  
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  Colombia  
 
REPORTING PERIOD:  2001  
 
Product-Specific Aggregate Measurements of Support: Other Product-Specific Support and Total Product-Specific AMS  
 
Description of basic 
products Calendar 
year 2001  Measure 
type(s) Other product-
specific budgetary 
outlays 
(US$ thousand)  Other 
product-
specific 
support 
(include 
calculation 
details)  Associated 
fees/levies Total other 
product-
specific 
support 
 
(US$ 
thousand)  Market price 
support 
(Supporting 
Table DS:5) Non-exempt 
direct 
payments 
(Supporting 
Table DS:6) 
(US$ 
thousand)  Total 
AMS 
(US$ 
thousand)  Data source 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
(4+5-6) 8 9 10 
(7+8+9) 11 
           
Sesamum seeds  CR 0   0   0 
Cotton  CR 38   38  2.899 2,936 
Rice  CR 256   256  5.531 5,787 Arracacha  CR 1   1   1 Bananas and plantains  CR 34   34   34 Cocoa  CR 13   13   13 Fund for the 
Financing of 
the 
Agricultural 
Sector 
(FINAGRO),
 
Panela cane sugar   CR 35   35   35 
Sugar cane   CR 44   44   44 
Barley  CR 0   0   0 Coconuts  CR 0   0   0 Ministry of   
Agriculture  
and Rural 
Development 
Beans
  CR 19   19    19  
Maize (corn)  CR 102   102   102  
Groundnuts  CR 1   1   1  
Yams  CR 1   1   1  
Potatoes  CR 48   48   48  
African palm   CR 115   115   115  
Sorghum  CR 10   10   10  
Soya  CR 3   3   3  
Wheat  CR 0   0   0  
Crop seeds   CR 0   0    0  
Vegetables  CR 17   17   17   
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Description of basic 
products Calendar 
year 2001  Measure 
type(s) Other product-
specific budgetary 
outlays 
(US$ thousand)  Other 
product-
specific 
support 
(include 
calculation 
details)  Associated 
fees/levies Total other 
product-
specific 
support 
 
(US$ 
thousand)  Market price 
support 
(Supporting 
Table DS:5) Non-exempt 
direct 
payments 
(Supporting 
Table DS:6) 
(US$ 
thousand)  Total 
AMS 
(US$ 
thousand)  Data source 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
(4+5-6) 8 9 10 
(7+8+9) 11 
Fruit1  CR 5   5   5  
Other fruit  CR 74   74   74  
Dark tobacco   CR 55   55   55  
Light tobacco   CR 104   104   104  
Manioc (cassava)  CR 23   23   23  
Coffee  CR 101   101  26,486 26,587  
Tropical flowers  CR 6   6   6  
Asparagus  CR 1   1   1  
Pasture and forage  CR 5   5   5  
Commercial forests  CR 0   0   0  
Poultry  CR 31   31   31  
Swine   CR 25   25   25  
Bovine and dairy cattle   CR 618   618   618  
Sheep and goats  CR 1   1   1  
TOTAL   1,787   1,787  34,916 36,703  
 
CR = Credit. 
1Avocados, mangoes, plums, pears, apples and peaches.  
Source :  Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Devel opment - Department of Trade and Financing 
  
   G/AG/N/COL/30/Rev.1
 Page 19Table DS:1 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  Colombia  
 
REPORTING PERIOD:  2002  
 
Current Total Aggregate Measurement of Support  
 
Total AMS commitment level for 2002  Currency Current Total AMS 
1 2 3 
355,340  US$ thousand  79,711 
 
Source :  Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Devel opment - Department of Trade and Financing 
  
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Supporting Table DS:1 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  Colombia  
 
REPORTING PERIOD:  2002  
 
Measures Exempt from the Reduc tion Commitment - "Green Box"  
 
Measure type  Name and description of measure 
 with reference to criteria in Annex 2  Monetary value of measure  
(US$ thousand)  Data source 
1 2 3 4 
General Services  Training services :  Strengthening of training processes in order to achieve more efficient 
agricultural policy development.  777 Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
  
Technological research and development :  Support for the development of technological 
research activities to enhance productivity,  competitiveness, modernization and crop 
diversification.   
34,096  
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
  
Marketing services :  Support for the strengthening of sp ecialized agricultural information 
systems.  Collection of data on and analysis and dissemination of agricultural product price 
and market trends.   
2,668  
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
  
Infrastructural services :  Analysis, design and constructi on of small-, medium- and large-
scale irrigation districts.  Rehabilitation and recovery of existing irrigation and drainage 
infrastructure at national level.   
7,378  
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
  
Phytosanitary services :  Strengthening of animal and plant disease prevention and control 
measures.  Quality control of agricultural input s and registration of new varieties of plants.   
2,274  
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
  
Extension and advisory services :  Initiation of large-scale dissemination and extension in 
relation to the future of the rural sector.   
17,967  
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
  
Administration :  Support for the maintenance and ope ration of prevention facilities and 
agricultural diagnostic centres throughout the country.   
11,547  
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development  
   G/AG/N/COL/30/Rev.1
 Page 21Measure type  Name and description of measure 
 with reference to criteria in Annex 2  Monetary value of measure  
(US$ thousand)  Data source 
1 2 3 4 
 
Regional Assistance   
Payments relating to :  Purchase and award of land to rural populations displaced by violence 
and legalization of the land of indigenous comm unities in order to protect these peoples and 
their culture.   
8,475  
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
TOTAL  85,182  
 
Source :  Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Devel opment - Department of Trade and Financing  
  G/AG/N/COL/30/Rev.1 
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Supporting Table DS:2 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  Colombia  
 
REPORTING PERIOD:  2002  
 
Measures Exempt from the Reduction Co mmitment - Special and D ifferential Treatment - "Development Programmes"  
 
Measure type Name and description of measure 
with reference to criteria in Article 6.2 Monetary value of measure  
(US$ thousand)  Data source  
1 2 3 4 
Investment subsidies 
generally available to 
agriculture Incentives for producers who carry out investment projects geared towards the capitalization of the 
agricultural sector and support for small- and medi um-scale producers with a view to revitalizing 
agriculture.  6,123 Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
  
Support for the establishment of new indigenous pl antations, maintenance of existing plantations 
and promotion of reforestation.   
80  
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
  
Establishment and strengthening  of high-employment-generati ng rural micro-enterprises and 
strengthening of a producers' association in the rural sector.   
8,513  
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
 
 
 
 
 
Support to encourage 
diversification from 
growing illicit narcotic 
crops  
Support for rural housing projects at  national level for agricultural workers in order to improve 
their living conditions. 
 
 
Support for communities affected by illicit crops, through investment in production projects, 
technology, environmental rege neration and rural development.   
11,899 
 
 
 
316  
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
 
Office of the 
President of the 
Republic 
TOTAL  26,930  
 
Source :  Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Devel opment - Department of Trade and Financing 
  
   G/AG/N/COL/30/Rev.1
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  Colombia 
 
REPORTING PERIOD:  2002 
 
Calculation of the Current Total Aggregate Measurement of Support 
 
Description of basic products 
(including non-product-specific AMS) Product-specific AMS 
(from Supporting Tables DS:5 to DS:7 
below)  
(US$ thousand)  Product-specific measurements of support 
(from Supporting Table DS:8 below)  Current Total AMS (aggregate) 
(US$ thousand)  
1 2 3 4 
    
Sesamum seeds 0  0 
Cotton 9,077  9,077 
Rice 5,409  5,409 
Arracacha 2  2 
Bananas and plantains 49  49 
Cocoa 4  4 
Panela cane sugar  48  48 
Sugar cane  5  5 
Barley 0  0 
Coconuts 0  0 
Beans  21  21 
Maize (corn) 260  260 
Groundnuts 0  0 
Yams 1  1 
Potatoes 62  62 
African palm  90  90 
Sorghum 8  8 
Soya 0  0 
Wheat 0  0 
Crop seeds  0  0 
Vegetables 15  15 
Fruit1 8  8 
Other fruit 127  127 
Dark tobacco  4  4  
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Description of basic products 
(including non-product-specific AMS) Product-specific AMS 
(from Supporting Tables DS:5 to DS:7 
below)  
(US$ thousand)  Product-specific measurements of support 
(from Supporting Table DS:8 below)  Current Total AMS (aggregate) 
(US$ thousand)  
1 2 3 4 
    
Light tobacco  25  25 
Manioc (cassava) 24  24 
Coffee 63,890  63,890 
Tropical flowers  1  1 
Asparagus 0  0 
Pasture and forage 3  3 
Commercial forests 0  0 
Poultry 10  10 
Swine  34  34 
Bovine and dairy cattle  532  532 
Sheep and goats 1  1 
    
TOTAL   79,711 
 
1Avocados, mangoes, plums, pears, apples and peaches.  
Source :  Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Devel opment - Department of Trade and Financing  
   G/AG/N/COL/30/Rev.1
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  COLOMBIA  
 
REPORTING PERIOD:  2002  
 
Product-Specific Aggregate Measurements of Support: Non-Exempt Direct Payments  
 
Description 
of basic 
products Calendar 
year 2002  Measure type(s) Applied 
administered 
price 
(US$/tonne)  External 
reference price 
(AGST/COL) 
(US$/tonne)  Production 
eligible to 
receive 
applied 
administered 
price 
(tonnes)  Total price-
related 
direct 
payments 
(US$ 
thousand)  Other non-
exempt 
direct 
payments 
(US$ 
thousand)  Associated 
fees/levies Total direct 
payments 
(US$ 
thousand)  Data source 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
((4-5)*6) 8 9 10 
(7+8-9) 11 
Rice  Storage incentive      2,824  2,824 
Cotton  Direct support 
for producers      8,983  8,983 Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural 
Development 
Coffee  Direct support 
for producers      63,795  63,795  
Yellow maize 
(corn)   Direct support 
for producers      204  204  
TOTAL       75,807  75,807  
 
Source :  Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Devel opment - Department of Trade and Financing  
  
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Supporting Table DS:7 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  Colombia  
 
REPORTING PERIOD:  2002  
 
Product-Specific Aggregate Measurements of Support: Other Product-Specific Support and Total Product-Specific AMS  
 
Description of basic 
products Calendar 
year 2002  Measure 
type(s) Other product-
specific budgetary 
outlays 
(US$ thousand)  Other 
product-
specific 
support 
(include 
calculation 
details) Associated 
fees/levies Total other 
product-
specific 
support 
 
(US$ 
thousand)  Market price 
support 
(Supporting 
Table DS:5) Non-exempt 
direct 
payments 
(Supporting 
Table DS:6) 
(US$ 
thousand)  Total 
AMS 
(US$ 
thousand)  Data source 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
(4+5-6) 8 9 10 
(7+8+9) 11 
           
Sesamum seeds  CR 0   0   0 
Cotton  CR 94   94  8,983 9,077 
Rice  CR 2,585   2,585  2,824 5,409 Arracacha  CR 2   2   2 Bananas and plantains  CR 49   49   49 Cocoa  CR 4   4   4 Fund for the 
 
Financing of 
the 
Agricultural 
Sector 
(FINAGRO)  
Panela cane sugar   CR  48   48   48 
Sugar cane   CR 5   5   5 
Barley  CR 0   0   0 Coconuts  CR 0   0   0 Ministry of  
Agriculture  
and Rural  
Development 
Beans
  CR 21   21    21  
Maize (corn)  CR 56   56  204 260  
Groundnuts  CR 0   0   0  
Yams  CR 1   1   1  
Potatoes  CR 62   62   62  
African palm   CR 90   90   90  
Sorghum  CR 8   8   8  
Soya  CR 0   0   0  
Wheat  CR 0   0   0  
Crop seeds   CR 0   0   0  
Vegetables  CR 15   15   15   
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products Calendar 
year 2002  Measure 
type(s) Other product-
specific budgetary 
outlays 
(US$ thousand)  Other 
product-
specific 
support 
(include 
calculation 
details) Associated 
fees/levies Total other 
product-
specific 
support 
 
(US$ 
thousand)  Market price 
support 
(Supporting 
Table DS:5) Non-exempt 
direct 
payments 
(Supporting 
Table DS:6) 
(US$ 
thousand)  Total 
AMS 
(US$ 
thousand)  Data source 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
(4+5-6) 8 9 10 
(7+8+9) 11 
Fruit1  CR 8   8   8  
Other fruit  CR 127   127   127  
Dark tobacco   CR 4   4   4  
Light tobacco   CR 25   25   25  
Manioc (cassava)  CR 24   24   24  
Coffee  CR 95   95  63,795 63,890  
Tropical flowers  CR 1   1   1  
Asparagus  CR 0   0   0  
Pasture and forage  CR 3   3   3  
Commercial forests  CR 0   0   0  
Poultry  CR 10   10   10  
Swine   CR 34   34   34  
Bovine and dairy cattle   CR 532   532   532  
Sheep and goats  CR 1   1   1  
TOTAL   3,904   3,904  75,807 79,711  
 
CR = Credit. 
1Avocados, mangoes, plums, pears, apples and peaches.  
Source :  Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Devel opment - Department of Trade and Financing  
  G/AG/N/COL/30/Rev.1 
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Table DS:1 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  Colombia  
 
REPORTING PERIOD:  2003  
 
Current Total Aggregate Measurement of Support  
 
Total AMS commitment level for 2003  Currency Current Total AMS 
1 2 3 
350,037  US$ thousand  25,764 
 
Source :  Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Devel opment - Department of Trade and Financing  
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  Colombia  
 
REPORTING PERIOD:  2003  
 
Measures Exempt from the Reduc tion Commitment - "Green Box"  
 
Measure type  Name and description of measure 
with reference to criteria in Annex 2  Monetary value of measure  
(US$ thousand)  Data source 
1 2 3 4 
General Services  Training services :  Strengthening of training processes in order to achieve more efficient 
agricultural policy development.  17 Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
  
Technological research and development :  Support for the development of technological 
research activities to enhance productivity,  competitiveness, modernization and crop 
diversification.   
5,184  
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
  
Marketing services :  Support for the strengthening of sp ecialized agricultural information 
systems.  Collection of data on and analysis and dissemination of agricultural product price 
and market trends.   
2,075  
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
  
Infrastructural services :  Analysis, design and constructi on of small-, medium- and large-
scale irrigation districts.  Rehabilitation and recovery of existing irrigation and drainage 
infrastructure at national level.   
14,172  
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
  
Phytosanitary services :  Strengthening of animal and plant disease prevention and control 
measures.  Quality control of agricultural input s and registration of new varieties of plants.   
2,631  
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
  
Extension and advisory services :  Initiation of large-scale dissemination and extension in 
relation to the future of the rural sector.   
278  
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
  
Administration :  Support for the maintenance and ope ration of prevention facilities and 
agricultural diagnostic centres throughout the country.   
5,107  
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development  
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Measure type  Name and description of measure 
with reference to criteria in Annex 2  Monetary value of measure  
(US$ thousand)  Data source 
1 2 3 4 
 
Regional Assistance   
Payments relating to :  Purchase and award of land to rural populations displaced by violence 
and legalization of the land of indigenous comm unities in order to protect these peoples and 
their culture.   
1,858  
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
TOTAL  31,322  
 
Source :  Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Devel opment - Department of Trade and Financing  
   G/AG/N/COL/30/Rev.1
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Supporting Table DS:2 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  Colombia  
 
REPORTING PERIOD:  2003  
 
Measures Exempt from the Reduction Co mmitment - Special and D ifferential Treatment - "Development Programmes"  
 
Measure type Name and description of measure 
with reference to criteria in Article 6.2 Monetary value of measure  
(US$ thousand)  Data source 
1 2 3 4 
Investment subsidies 
generally available to 
agriculture Incentives for producers who carry out investment projects geared towards the capitalization of the 
agricultural sector and support for small- and medi um-scale producers with a view to revitalizing 
agriculture.  10,077 Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
  
Support for the establishment of new indigenous pl antations, maintenance of existing plantations 
and promotion of reforestation.   
1,737  
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
  
Establishment and strengthening  of high-employment-generati ng rural micro-enterprises and 
strengthening of a producers' association in the rural sector.   
2,015  
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
 
 
 
 
Support to encourage 
diversification from 
growing illicit narcotic 
crops  
 
Support for rural housing projects at  national level for agricultural workers in order to improve 
their living conditions. 
 
 
Support for communities affected by illicit crops, through investment in production projects, 
technology, environmental rege neration and rural development   
 
10,369 
 
 
 
9,798  
 
Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
 
Office of the 
President of the 
Republic 
 
TOTAL  33,997  
 
Source :  Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Devel opment - Department of Trade and Financing  
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Supporting Table DS:4 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  Colombia 
 
REPORTING PERIOD:  2003 
 
Calculation of the Current Total Aggregate Measurement of Support 
 
Description of basic products 
(including non-product-specific AMS) Product-specific AMS 
(from Supporting Tables DS:5 to DS:7 
below)  
(US$ thousand)  Product-specific measurements of support 
(from Supporting Table DS:8 below)  Current Total AMS (aggregate) 
(US$ thousand)  
1 2 3 4 
    
Sesamum seeds 0  0 
Cotton 63  63 
Rice 2,750  2,750 
Arracacha 2  2 
Bananas and plantains 5  5 
Cocoa 27  27 
Panela cane sugar  98  98 
Sugar cane  7  7 
Barley 0  0 
Coconuts 1  1 
Beans  35  35 
Maize (corn) 60  60 
Groundnuts 1  1 
Yams 2  2 
Potatoes 71  71 
African palm  70  70 
Sorghum 6  6 
Soya 1  1 
Wheat 0  0 
Crop seeds  0  0 
Vegetables 25  25 
Fruit1 13  13  
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(including non-product-specific AMS) Product-specific AMS 
(from Supporting Tables DS:5 to DS:7 
below)  
(US$ thousand)  Product-specific measurements of support 
(from Supporting Table DS:8 below)  Current Total AMS (aggregate) 
(US$ thousand)  
1 2 3 4 
    
Other fruit 258  258 
Dark tobacco  2  2 
Light tobacco  111  111 
Manioc (cassava) 28  28 
Coffee 20,991  20,991 
Tropical flowers 4  4 
Asparagus 1  1 
Pasture and forage 3  3 
Commercial forests 0  0 
Poultry 36  36 
Swine  59  59 
Bovine and dairy cattle  1,009  1,009 
Sheep and goats 23  23 
    
TOTAL   25,764  
 
1Avocados, mangoes, plums, pears, apples and peaches.  
Source :  Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Devel opment - Department of Trade and Financing  
  G/AG/N/COL/30/Rev.1 
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 Supporting Table DS:6 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  COLOMBIA  
 
REPORTING PERIOD:  2003  
 
Product-Specific Aggregate Measurements of Support: Non-Exempt Direct Payments  
 
Description 
of basic 
products Calendar 
year 2003  Measure type(s) Applied 
administered 
price 
(US$/tonne)  External 
reference price 
(AGST/COL) 
(US$/tonne)  Production 
eligible to 
receive 
applied 
administered 
price 
(tonnes)  Total price-
related 
direct 
payments 
(US$ 
thousand)  Other non-
exempt 
direct 
payments 
(US$ 
thousand)  Associated 
fees/levies Total 
direct 
payments 
(US$ 
thousand)  Data source 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
((4-5)*6) 8 9 10 
(7+8-9) 11 
Rice  Storage incentive      2,482  2,482 
Cotton  Direct support 
for producers      20  20 Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural 
Development 
Coffee  Direct support 
for producers      20,751  20,751  
Milk  Direct support 
for producers      164  164  
TOTAL       23,418  23,418  
 
Source :  Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Devel opment - Department of Trade and Financing 
  
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  Colombia  
 
REPORTING PERIOD:  2003  
 
Product-Specific Aggregate Measurements of Support: Other Product-Specific Support and Total Product-Specific AMS  
 
Description of basic 
products Calendar 
year 2003  Measure 
type(s) Other product-
specific budgetary 
outlays 
(US$ thousand)  Other 
product-
specific 
support 
(include 
calculation 
details) Associated 
fees/levies Total other 
product-
specific 
support 
 
(US$ 
thousand)  Market price 
support 
(Supporting 
Table DS:5) Non-exempt 
direct 
payments 
(Supporting 
Table DS:6) 
(US$ 
thousand)  Total 
AMS 
(US$ 
thousand)  Data source 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
(4+5-6) 8 9 10 
(7+8+9) 11 
           
Sesamum seeds  CR 0   0   0 
Cotton  CR 43   43   20 63 
Rice  CR 267   267   2,482 2,750 Arracacha  CR 2   2   2 Bananas and plantains  CR 5   5   5 Fund for the 
 
Financing of the 
Agricultural 
Sector 
(FINAGRO),  
Cocoa  CR 27   27   27 
Panela cane sugar   CR 98   98   98 
Sugar cane   CR 7   7   7 
Barley  CR 0   0   0 Ministry of  
Agriculture  
and Rural  
Development 
Coconuts  CR 1   1   1  
Beans   CR 35   35   35  
Maize (corn)  CR 60   60   60  
Groundnuts  CR 1   1   1  
Yams  CR 2   2   2  
Potatoes  CR 71   71   71  
African palm   CR 70   70   70  
Sorghum  CR 6   6   6  Soya  CR 1   1   1  
Wheat  CR 0   0   0  
Crop seeds
  CR 0   0   0  
Vegetables  CR 25   25   25   
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Description of basic 
products Calendar 
year 2003  Measure 
type(s) Other product-
specific budgetary 
outlays 
(US$ thousand)  Other 
product-
specific 
support 
(include 
calculation 
details) Associated 
fees/levies Total other 
product-
specific 
support 
 
(US$ 
thousand)  Market price 
support 
(Supporting 
Table DS:5) Non-exempt 
direct 
payments 
(Supporting 
Table DS:6) 
(US$ 
thousand)  Total 
AMS 
(US$ 
thousand)  Data source 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
(4+5-6) 8 9 10 
(7+8+9) 11 
Fruit1  CR 13   13   13  
Other fruit  CR 258   258   258  
Dark tobacco   CR  2   2   2  
Light tobacco   CR 111   111   111  
Manioc (cassava)  CR 28   28   28  
Coffee  CR 240   240   20,751 20,991  
Tropical flowers  CR 4   4   4  
Asparagus  CR 1   1   1  
Pasture and forage  CR 3   3   3  
Commercial forests  CR 0   0   0  
Poultry  CR 36   36   36  
Swine   CR 59   59   59  
Bovine and dairy cattle   CR 845   845   164 1,009  
Sheep and goats  CR 23   23   23  
TOTAL   2,346   2,346   23,418 25,764  
 
CR = Credit. 
1Avocados, mangoes, plums, pears, apples and peaches. 
Source :  Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Devel opment - Department of Trade and Financing 
 
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