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Crops in Cyprus could be destroyed within a few days

February 19, 2016 Even if rain fall on in Cyprus, it will do little to reverse the slow growth of this year’s wheat crops.

Project Medfish launched, will map 100 critical fisheries

February 19, 2016 WWF and the Marine Stewardship Council have launched Project Medfish to net more secure livelihoods for Mediterranean fishing communities and fisheries.

New Zealand seafood exports reach record $1.63 billion

February 19, 2016 New Zealand seafood exports reached a record high of $1.63 billion last year, up over 6% on 2014.

USDA wants to improve healthy food access for low-income Americans

February 18, 2016 USDA proposed a rule to provide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants increased access to healthy foods.

Nine new Monitor Farms in Scotland, each with different focus

February 18, 2016 Scotland's farmers are set to benefit from nine new Monitor Farms, thanks to a project of Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds.

EU agri-food imports increased 9 billion euros

February 18, 2016 EU agri-food exports in December 2015 reached 11.2 billion euros, thus exceeding the value of previous years for the same month by almost EUR 1 billion.

UK producers' share of retail pork prices hits 10-year low

February 18, 2016 The percentage of the retail pork price received by UK producers reached a 10-year low in January, according to AHDB Pork.

Value of U.S. pork exports dropped 16 percent

February 18, 2016 The U.S. Meat Export Federation says export value fell some $468 million to total $5.58 billion in 2015.

South Korea seeks more investment to boost exports

February 18, 2016 South Korea unveiled a set of measures to spur corporate investment in new industries as part of its efforts to bolster exports.

France to cut farmers' taxes by 500 million euros

February 18, 2016 France will cut social security taxes paid by farmers, a measure worth $556 million, to help ease financial pressure of persistently low dairy and meat prices, Prime Minister Manuel Valls said.

Argentina's grain exports rise 57% after taxes are scrapped

February 18, 2016 Argentina's grain exports surged 57 percent between December and January, thanks to the elimination of the taxes on wheat, corn, sorghum and barley.

Poultry industry on the road to recovery, trade to remain high

February 18, 2016 The margin outlook for the global poultry industry is gradually improving after challenging conditions in Q4 2015, notably significant oversupply.