Farmers Association Welcomes EC Proposals on Safer Food Chain 9 May 2013 EU – Pan-european farmers' association, Copa-Cogeca, and key stakeholders have responded to new EU Commission package on healthier animals and plants for a safer food chain.
Summit Outlines Importance of Communication and Relationships 8 May 2013 GLOBAL - The era of ‘don’t ask don’t tell’ in agriculture is over and communication within the industry is paramount.
Authorities Continue Fight Against Diseases 3 May 2013 RUSSIA – Damaging diseases such as Anthraw are being successfully monitored and managed by Regional Veterinary Authorities, the government has announced.
CME: Cold Storage Protein Stocks up on Five-Year Average 25 Apr 2013 US - Overall, the supply of beef, pork and chicken in cold storage continues to trend above year ago and five-year average levels, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
OIE: Tibetan Outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease 24 Apr 2013 TIBET – Over 150 animals have been destroyed following a foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in the Rikaze region of Tibet.
USMEF Chief Hails Trade Developments with Japan a Success 24 Apr 2013 US - The importance of the US-Japanese economic relationship, particularly as it relates to US agriculture and red meat exports, was highlighted by US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Philip Seng in an ad…
Borrowing Survey Shows Farmer Confidence Remains Strong 24 Apr 2013 GERMANY – Farmer confidence remains strong and has led to a rise in planned investments, according to a survey of economic and agricultural investment barometers.
BSAS/WPSA: Plant Genomes Can Help Solve Global Problems 18 Apr 2013 UK - A leading plant scientist has outlined to a meeting of animal scientists how advanced plant breeding techniques have the potential to solve some of the world's most pressing problems - including the prevention and t…
Trouw Launches Livestock Anti-Oxidant Protection Innovation 16 Apr 2013 Sponsored GLOBAL - Trouw Nutrition has launched Trouw AO-mix for Ruminants and Trouw AO-mix for Monogastrics, the company’s latest innovation in nutrition for the animal feed industry.
First Quarter Agribusiness Exports Up 15 Apr 2013 BRAZIL – Agribusiness exports increased 6 per cent year on year for the first quarter of 2013.
Trade Barriers, Slow Demand Limit February Exports 9 Apr 2013 US - February continued the trend set at the end of 2012 for US beef and pork exports with higher values on lower volumes for beef and a continued slight decline for pork, according to statistics released by USDA and com…
Groups Collaborate in Food and Rural Development Scheme 28 Mar 2013 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – The food industry and agricultural sectors are expected to benefit from collaboration between two production development agencies.
New Vaccine Close to 'Holy Grail' for Global Disease Control 28 Mar 2013 UK - A new synthetic vaccination could signal a new era in vaccine development.
Brazilian Pork Output Increased in 2012 28 Mar 2013 BRAZIL – Data from the Brazilian Institute of Geography has confirmed a record breaking 2012 for cattle slaughter as well as growth in the pig sector.
Latest CAP Discussions Hailed as 'a Step in the Right Direction' 22 Mar 2013 EU – Farm ministers and union representatives have welcomed the deal struck between member states this week on the cornerstones of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
Partnership Deal Hopes to Drive Agri-food Innovation 15 Mar 2013 UK - A three year research alliance has been signed joining the forces of animal health and nutrition group Alltech and Harper Adams University.
Ministry Presses for Welfare and Hygiene Changes 12 Mar 2013 BRAZIL – Recent government efforts to improve animal welfare at transport and slaughter have been updated with a recent announcement of a new meat labelling scheme.
February Protein Exports Up Year-on-year 11 Mar 2013 BRAZIL – February meat exports have risen on 2012 figures with an overall increase of 29.3 per cent, a government report has revealed.
Copa-Cogeca Presses for Strong CAP in Run-up to Vote 8 Mar 2013 EU – As the EU Minister’s reform vote approaches, Copa-Cogeca has called for a rapid and positive decision on the new CAP and the EU budget 2014-2020.
Fourth Quarter Meat Production Down 6 Mar 2013 MALTA – Fourth quarter meat production fell by three per cent but was met with rising producer value, according to the National Statistics Office.
