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Scots producers asked to sign new pig health charter

March 29, 2016 Scotland’s pig producers have been asked to follow through on their 100% commitment to animal health and welfare by signing the Scottish Pig Health Charter by April 1.

Skretting announces fishmeal-free breakthrough for growth and health

March 29, 2016 Skretting has unveiled salmon feed formulations made completely fishmeal-free, which also deliver equal performance levels of fish growth and health.

States gather for UN conference to protect oceans

March 29, 2016 States gathering at the United Nations (UN) in New York on March 28 will begin work towards an agreement to protect life in the ocean, closing some of the legal loopholes that remain.

First Canadian Atlantic cod stock certified

March 29, 2016 The Canada Newfoundland 3Ps cod fishery has achieved Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification, becoming the country’s first Atlantic cod fishery to do so.

China remains world’s largest soybean importer

March 29, 2016 China’s domestic oilseed production growth continues to be hampered by limited arable land and recent domestic policies favoring grain production.

Dairy herd in UK has continued to increase by 1.9%

March 29, 2016 The total number of cattle and calves in the UK has increased by 1.3% between December 2014 and December 2015 and now stands at 9.8 million.

Cuba's sustainable agriculture at risk after opening to U.S.

March 26, 2016 Cuba's agriculture system is under increasing pressure to deliver harvests for export and for Cuba's burgeoning tourist markets.

Farm incomes in Scotland halved in four years

March 26, 2016 New figures by the Scottish government show that the incomes of commercial farms in Scotland halved over the four years to 2014.

Experts demand support for horticulture sector in UK

March 26, 2016 A new report from the inter-university Food Research Collaboration (FRC) shows the weak state of British fruit and vegetable production and urges policy-makers to give more attention to rebuilding UK horticulture.

Canadian retailers confident selling GMO foods

March 26, 2016 Canada's major retail chains were asked whether they plan to sell genetically modified produce like the Innate potato and Arctic apple and, if so, how they would be labelled.

Rice information system helps the Philippines respond to disasters

March 26, 2016 Reliable information based on satellite data and ground observations can help the Philippines prepare for and mitigate the effect of recurring disasters.

Travelers to South Africa asked to respect agricultural import laws

March 25, 2016 To prevent the introduction of alien invasive species and diseases, the South African Department of Agriculture‚ Forestry and Fisheries has asked tourists visiting SA over the Easter holidays to comply with the country's laws for agricultural products.