Farmers Association Welcomes EC Proposals on Safer Food Chain9 May 2013EU – 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 Relationships8 May 2013GLOBAL - 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 2013RUSSIA – 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 Average25 Apr 2013US - 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 Disease24 Apr 2013TIBET – 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 Success24 Apr 2013US - 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 …
Borrowing Survey Shows Farmer Confidence Remains Strong24 Apr 2013GERMANY – 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 Problems18 Apr 2013UK - 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 …
Trouw Launches Livestock Anti-Oxidant Protection Innovation16 Apr 2013SponsoredGLOBAL - 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 Up15 Apr 2013BRAZIL – Agribusiness exports increased 6 per cent year on year for the first quarter of 2013.
Trade Barriers, Slow Demand Limit February Exports 9 Apr 2013US - 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 rele…
Groups Collaborate in Food and Rural Development Scheme28 Mar 2013DOMINICAN 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 Control28 Mar 2013UK - A new synthetic vaccination could signal a new era in vaccine development.
Brazilian Pork Output Increased in 201228 Mar 2013BRAZIL – 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 2013EU – 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 Innovation15 Mar 2013UK - 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 Changes12 Mar 2013BRAZIL – 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-year11 Mar 2013BRAZIL – 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 Vote8 Mar 2013EU – 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 2013MALTA – Fourth quarter meat production fell by three per cent but was met with rising producer value, according to the National Statistics Office.
