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Dutch dairy farmers to reduce numbers of cows significantly

April 25, 2016
New EU environmental rules could see dairy farmers in Holland have to reduce the numbers of cows on their farms significantly.

USDA expects growth in beef and veal sector this year

April 25, 2016
The latest forecast from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) indicates that global beef and veal production is set to increase a modest one percent this year to 59 million tonnes.

Situation is complex for Brazilian beef industry

April 25, 2016
It seems Brazilian beef exports this year are not in line to display a repeat performance of 2015.

MPs want stricter rules for foreigners who buy farmland in Romania

April 25, 2016
A group of 24 deputies, most of them from the National Liberal Party (PNL) have initiated a law draft that aims to impose stricter conditions for foreigners who want to buy farmland in Romania.

Pig farmers in Malta get €240,000 as Russian sanctions bite

April 23, 2016
Around 100 pig farmers in Malta received €240,000 in assistance today, as a glut in European pork supplies caused by Russian sanctions bites into their income.

First DNA vaccine in EU recommended for use in salmon

April 23, 2016
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended granting a marketing authorisation in the European Union (EU) for Clynav.

Defra announces breakthrough in fight against Ash Dieback

April 23, 2016
Scientists Have made a "large first step" in efforts to tackle ash dieback by identifying the first United Kingdom tree with very high tolerance to the disease.

No end in sight for Chinese pork import boom

April 23, 2016
Chinese pork imports topped 100,000 tonnes in March for the first time, which is good news for EU exporters, including the UK, says AHDB Pork.

NFU: Retailers must improve fruit and vegetables availability

April 23, 2016
The NFU has launched a new report, setting out 34 recommendations for increasing the consumption of fruit and vegetables.

Scotland: Rod catch 69% of previous five year average

April 22, 2016
Scotland’s Chief Statistician published the salmon and sea trout fishery statistics for the 2015 season.

Arla announces fresh price cuts for its suppliers

April 22, 2016
Danish-based dairy cooperative Arla has announced fresh price cuts for its suppliers, set to take effect from May.

North America milk market to exhibit 3.5% CAGR

April 22, 2016
In 2012, the milk market in North America was worth $27.8 billion and further back, in 2013 the market was valued at $29.1 billion.