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EU might extend support to farmers hit by Russian ban

April 16, 2016 The European Commission will consider taking additional measures to support farmers hit hard by a Russian ban on Western food imports.

Iceland's fish catch decreased 31 percent in March

April 16, 2016 Iceland's fish catch decreased 31 percent year-on-year in March 2016, according to figures by Statistics Iceland.

Denmark has the highest consumption of organic products in the world

April 16, 2016 Eight percent of all foods sold in Denmark are organically cultivated, which is a world record and the dairy is the largest organic sector.

Cuba ready to import Arkansas rice but embargo must go

April 16, 2016 Arkansas-produced rice would be popular in Cuba and the nation wants to buy it if the U.S. trade embargo is lifted.

Latvia invites Belarus to boost bilateral trade in food

April 16, 2016 Latvia invites Belarus to boost bilateral trade in food, Latvian Agriculture Minister Janis Duklavs told reporters before a meeting with Belarusian Agriculture and Food Minister Leonid Zayats.

Ban on Mexican avocado increases prices by 90% in Costa Rica

April 15, 2016 As a result of the ban on Mexican Hass avocados, avocado prices in Costa Rica are 90% more expensive than in 2015 and there has been an increase in the smuggling of this fruit from Panama.

USDA proposes to allow Honduras to export poultry to the U.S.

April 15, 2016 USDA is proposing to allow Honduras to export poultry products to the United States. An FSIS review of Honduras found its poultry slaughter inspection system is good.

Mercosur deal could have implications for U.S. negotiations

April 15, 2016 The Mercosur trade offer, which is currently being debated in Brussels, could open the EU market to an increased level of imports from South America, according to AHDB Pork.

EU Parliament reaches glyphosate compromise

April 15, 2016 EU MEPs have agreed to compromise approval terms for glyphosate, after the off-patent, broadleaf herbicide became embroiled in debates over transparency and threats to public health.

SFP identifies shrimp aquaculture areas in need of improvement

April 15, 2016 The Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) has completed its first-ever sector report on shrimp aquaculture in Southeast Asia, identifying geographical areas needing improvement in six different countries.

Global wheat supplies reach new record high

April 15, 2016 The latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate published by USDA gives no encouraging news for any movement upwards on global commodity prices.

China thinking about GMO corn and cotton approval

April 15, 2016 China may permit cultivation of genetically modified corn within the next five years.