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BPS update: 88% claims for 2015 have received payment

April 15, 2016 More than 76,500 claims (88%) for Basic Payment Scheme 2015 have now been completed by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA), with thousands of online applications for 2016 also being submitted.

Sugarcane crop output in Brazil to see 3.8% increase

April 15, 2016 The 2016/2017 sugarcane crop in Brazil should amount to 691 million tons, a 3.8% increase over the prior crop.

Virginia leads in clam and oyster aquaculture

April 14, 2016 Virginia shellfish farmers sold $48.3 million in clams and oysters in 2015, according to the Virginia Shellfish Aquaculture Situation and Outlook Report.

Almost 400 businesses call for better regulation of tuna fishing

April 14, 2016 A collective of 389 key businesses, from tuna companies to supermarkets, are joining with WWF to call for better regulation of tuna fishing within the Indian Ocean.

Mexican market openings announced for EU pork

April 14, 2016 Mexico has agreed to take supplies of fresh pigmeat and processed hams from Spain.

Egyptian soybean imports forecast to increase

April 14, 2016 Soybean imports are expected to reach 2.42 million tonnes, reflecting additional crush capacity, as well as strong soybean meal and oil demand.

Farmland prices in Canada increased 10 percent

April 13, 2016 The average price of farmland across Canada increased 10.1 percent last year as low interest rates and strong crop income helped maintain demand.

Bangladesh's national fish priced skyrocketed ahead of Bengali New Year

April 13, 2016 Prices of the hugely popular and delightfully tasty fish Hilsa have skyrocketed in Bangladesh ahead of the Bengali New Year 1423 which falls on April 14.

First Ukrainian dairy products supplied to EU consumers

April 13, 2016 Two Ukrainian enterprises of the Milk Alliance Group have started exporting dairy products to the EU market.

New food and farming degree apprenticeships to boost innovation in UK

April 13, 2016 The next generation of food entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to combine a high quality degree and on-the-job training under plans for new food degree apprenticeships, Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss announced.

Global sugar and palm oil prices jump in March

April 13, 2016 The FAO Food Price Index for March rose by 1 percent compared to February, as soaring sugar prices and continued increase in palm oil quotations more than offset plunging dairy product prices.

Research to boost Queensland papaya quality and trade appeal

April 13, 2016 New research commissioned by Horticulture Innovation Australia (Hort Innovation) aims to improve the quality, yield, flesh colour, flavour and sweetness of one of Australia’s most versatile fruits.