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Milk producers supports new Senate food labeling bill

March 2, 2016 The National Milk Producers Federation urged the full Senate to act quickly on legislation that would establish national regulations for the labeling of ingredients and processes used in the food supply.

Chilean salmon exports to Russia increased tenfold in decade

March 2, 2016 While the United States and Japan have always been the most important destinations for Chilean salmon, other markets have been gaining ground rapidly.

EU won't compromise on antibiotics and hormones in U.S. trade talks

March 2, 2016 The EU will not compromise on imports of beef raised with the use of hormones and it will maintain geographical location on products in negotiations with the U.S. and other countries for free trade agreements.

Russian agriculture minister supports lifting food embargo

March 2, 2016 Russian Minister of Agriculture Alexander Tkachev said lifting the Russian food embargo would not affect Russian agricultural producers, but could provide them with additional financial opportunities.

Cucumber quarantine controls lifted in Northern Territory

March 2, 2016 Australian Northern Territory growers have greater certainty to produce and sell cucurbits with the lifting of quarantine controls around Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus (CGMMV).

Arrival of first U.S. poultry to South Africa in 15 years

March 1, 2016 U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.), co-chairs of the Senate Chicken Caucus, applauded the news that the first U.S. poultry in more than 15 years has arrived in South Africa.

Russian minister says ending wheat export duty to hike bread prices

March 1, 2016 The abolishment of export duties on wheat can lead to a significant growth of bread prices in Russia, Agriculture Minister Alexander Tkachyov said.

Venezuela launches ambitious urban agriculture plan

March 1, 2016 The 100-day Plan for Urban Agriculture started in eight Venezuelan cities in a bid to provide about 1,300 people with vegetables and fruits.

Agriculture workers in Wales will receive average 6% pay increase

March 1, 2016 The new Agricultural Wages (Wales) Order came into force, meaning workers in Wales will receive an average 6% pay increase based on previous minimum pay rates.

Farmers in New Mexico called to apply for funds by USDA

March 1, 2016 The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) is inviting New Mexicans involved in agricultural production to apply for funding through one of two grant programs.

Global olive oil consumption grows 73 percent in 25 years

March 1, 2016 Global consumption of olive oil has grown by 73 percent over the last 25 years, according to an analysis by Italian farming group and lobby Coldiretti.

Environment Agency releases 67,000 fish in Yorkshire rivers

March 1, 2016 Yorkshire rivers have benefited from a record-breaking year at the Environment Agency’s fish farm.