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Iran to replace all Turkish food imports to Russia

April 30, 2016
Russia reported that it had received reassurances from Iran over the country's ability to replace Turkey in terms of food imports.

Mexico prepares farmers for new U.S. export rules

April 30, 2016
Mexico is preparing its farmers to meet the safety standards set in new U.S. imports regulations, said the Agriculture Ministry.

Governments invest in B.C.'s growing agri-foods industry

April 30, 2016
2015 was a record year for British Columbia’s (BC) agricultural and agri-food sector, with revenues topping $12.3 billion for the first time.

Rice import permits suspended in Tanzania

April 30, 2016
The Prime Minister of Tanzania Kassim Majaliwa has ordered security organs to tighten security in border points and along coastal areas to curb smuggling and illegal importation of rice.

Vietnam to stop using infeed antibiotics in livestock by 2018

April 30, 2016
By end April, Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) will sign an amended Circular on the use of antibiotics in animal husbandry.

The bar is raised in the promising EU berry market

April 29, 2016
Many EU countries may follow in the footsteps of the U.S., where berries have become the largest fresh produce food retail category.

Russia to open green corridor to Iran's agriculture

April 29, 2016
Russia will simplify customs clearance for Iran's agricultural commodities, the head of the Russian Federal Customs Service said.

Australia considers dragon fruit imports from Vietnam

April 29, 2016
According to the Australian Embassy in Vietnam, fresh dragon fruit is one of the agricultural products given top priority to access Australia.

New Zealand wine industry posts another strong year

April 29, 2016
The New Zealand wine industry has just posted another strong year of export growth in 2015, according to Rabobank beverage analyst Marc Soccio.

TPP: New opportunities for U.S. agriculture in Vietnam

April 29, 2016
Secretary Tom Vilsack traveled to Vietnam to meet with his counterparts from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Scottish government delivers on April payment pledge

April 29, 2016
NFU Scotland believes that Scottish Government has virtually fulfilled its pledge to ensure any Scottish farmers who had not received any support payment by the end of March would receive a nationally-funded payment from the government in April.

£360 million of UK seafood making splash on European menus

April 29, 2016
85% of all UK shellfish exports headed for European shores in 2015, generating millions for the UK economy.