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South Africa, US resolve poultry imports issues

February 25, 2016
South Africa and the United States had resolved all outstanding issues relating to agricultural imports from the U.S.

EU Common Agricultural Policy obstacle to French agriculture

February 25, 2016
France is Europe's leading agricultural producer, though the country's advanced, service-oriented economy means that rural activities account for no more than 13.1% of total economic output.

UK livestock margins still very tight despite falling inputs

February 24, 2016
Despite falling input costs livestock farmers still face a challenge to achieve positive margins when selling finished animals.

Lawsuit against NOAA's aquaculture regulations: Harm will be irreparable

February 24, 2016
The Center for Food Safety (CFS) has filed a lawsuit challenging the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) new federal regulations.

EU Commission urged to maintain pressure on Thailand

February 24, 2016
A letter has been sent to EU Commissioner Karmenu Vella which urges the Commission to maintain pressure on Thailand.

MSC celebrates 20,000th labelled product, paella for Netto

February 24, 2016
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is celebrating the launch of the 20,000th MSC labelled product, a paella for German discount supermarket, Netto.

Secretary Truss: RPA to make almost all payments by April

February 24, 2016
Defra Secretary Elizabeth Truss says the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) remains "on course to make almost all payments by the end of March".

Aquaculture could represent 15% of fisheries GDP in Peru

February 23, 2016
The aquaculture industry can become one of the new drivers of economic growth in the country under the National Productive Diversification Plan (PNDP) and represent at least 15% of fisheries Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Drought will have disastrous consequences for pig farmers in South Africa

February 23, 2016
The devastating drought gripping South Africa is having a disastrous impact on pork producers and will lead to inevitable increases in the price of pork products.

Signs of emerging opportunities for UK pig sector

February 23, 2016
Uncertainty in global markets, driven by a slowdown in growth in China, while worrying at first sight, could present opportunities for the UK pig industry, according to AHDB Pork.

Robot farmer starts trials in UK, saves time and money

February 23, 2016
The IBEX project announced the start of fully autonomous trials of their extreme mobility agricultural robot.

Copa-Cogeca calls for existing animal welfare rules to be implemented

February 23, 2016
Farmers’ group Copa-Cogeca has called for existing animal welfare rules to be enforced across the EU.