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US pork exports to Japan climb in November - USMEF

Markets Imports and Exports Trade

31 January 2025

1 minute read

Commissioner Hansen opens Info Days on funding for EU agri-food promotion

Industry and legislation Conferences & Events Market Trends

31 January 2025

2 minute read

The event took place in Brussels on January 29th and 30th

Lean hog futures end slightly higher - CME

Market Trends Markets and economics

31 January 2025

2 minute read

Cattle futures dip on flurry of profit-taking

Britain implements delayed third phase of post-Brexit border rules

Markets Trade Policy and regulation

31 January 2025

2 minute read

Safety and security declarations required for imports from EU

European Commission establishes European Board on Agriculture and Food

Policy and regulation

31 January 2025

2 minute read

The board consists of 30 member organisations representing three stakeholder categories

April 2021

US advocacy groups petition for FDA to retain its regulatory capacity of genetically engineered animals

Research and innovation Policy and regulation Government and regulatory

10 April 2021

7 minute read

This week, thirteen national advocacy groups concerned about public health, environment, and animal welfare urged key federal agencies to maintain regulatory authority over genetically engineered food animals within the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) instead of transferring it to the Department of Agriculture (USDA).

World food price index rises for tenth straight month in March

Research and innovation Policy and regulation Human health and nutrition

9 April 2021

7 minute read

Word food prices rose for a tenth consecutive month in March according to FAO data, hitting their highest level since June 2014.

Strong commodity prices and improved financial conditions in the US boost Ag Economy Barometer

Research and innovation People Market Trends

8 April 2021

7 minute read

The US Ag Economy Barometer rose dramatically in March 2021, reversing four months of declines as farmers across the country became more optimistic about the future.

USDA enrolls 5 million acres of land in conservation effort

Husbandry Herd management Production Management

7 April 2021

7 minute read

The USDA and private landowners have partnered to protect more than 5 million acres of wetlands, grasslands, and prime farmland.

Student research looks at whether insects are the next new meat replacement

Research and innovation Policy and regulation Human health and nutrition

6 April 2021

7 minute read

Student research from Harper Adams University is exploring how people react to consuming insects.

New report shows that LEAF Marque businesses are leading the transition to climate-friendly farming

Research and innovation Market Trends Climate change

4 April 2021

7 minute read

Global sustainable farming organization, LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming), has released its latest Global Impacts Report, showing that businesses that embrace the LEAF Marque certification are delivering sustainable, climate positive farming and food to consumers.

Making mental health a priority for young farmers

People Health and safety Industry and legislation

3 April 2021

7 minute read

Charities across the UK have developed Rural+, new training modules designed to support young farmers' mental health and well-being.

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