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Wild berries in highest export demand in the Ukrainian organic segment

March 16, 2016 The Ukrainian organic market has been gradually growing year by year with the most rapid growth rates registered in the segment of wild berries.

European measures for farmers cautiously welcomed by Copa Cogeca

March 16, 2016 The European Commission unveiled new exceptional measures to help crisis-stricken farmers across Europe. The package was cautiously welcomed by European farm lobby group Copa Cogeca.

Fish free to roam UK rivers could boost biodiversity

March 15, 2016 Rivers across England could benefit from new Government plans to help address declining freshwater fish stocks so native species can thrive.

Costa Rica: Avocado importers don't want Mexico to complain to WTO

March 15, 2016 The primary objective of exporters and importers, who appealed to the Executive so that it intervened in the conflict with Mexico due to the ban on avocados, is avoiding trade and economic sanctions from the World Trade Organization (WTO).

British Colombia crops threatened by Chafer beetle

March 15, 2016 British Colombia Ministry of Agriculture scientist, Tracy Hueppelsheuser, is concerned that Chafer beetles could affect crops in the Fraser Valley and beyond.

Taiwanese vegetables prices saw largest increase in 21 years

March 15, 2016 Due to the adverse weather conditions at the beginning of the year, vegetables became more scarce.

Milk collected by integrated dairies in Turkey 748,336 tonnes

March 15, 2016 The amount of collected cow's milk in January increased by 5% when compared to the same month of the previous year.

Brazilian agricultural exports to China totaled $1 billion in February

March 15, 2016 Among the regions that import Brazilian agricultural products, the highlight last February was Asia.

United States secures full access for U.S. beef to Peru

March 14, 2016 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman said the U.S. government has reached agreement with the government of Peru to remove barriers for U.S. beef.

Japan wants 37 countries to lift Fukushima food restrictions

March 14, 2016 The Japanese government announced its hope that 37 countries, including China and South Korea, would lift the embargo on food imports from the affected region.

Europe unveils exceptional measures to help farming crisis

March 14, 2016 An expanded package of exceptional measures to support Europe's farmers was unveiled on Monday, including allowing milk producers to limit production to force prices up.

Bangladesh imports 49% cotton from India to meet demand

March 14, 2016 India has become the single largest source of cotton import, the basic raw material for the textile industry for Bangladesh, said BTMA President Tapan Choudhury.