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Rabobank: World must increase its usable water supply

February 12, 2016
A new report by Rabobank says the world must increase its usable water supply and effectively manage water demand.

FAO calls for international action on antimicrobial resistance

February 12, 2016
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) requires a globally coordinated effort to counter the risks it poses to food security, FAO Deputy Director-General Helena Semedo said.

Oceana disappointed by lack of EU action

February 12, 2016
Oceana has expressed disappointment as a seminar to discuss the state of fish stocks ends with no concrete decisions.

Bluetongue risk: UK farmers urged to remain vigilant

February 12, 2016
Farmers are being urged to monitor their stock carefully following the ongoing presence of bluetongue disease in France.

Pigmeat market forecasts point to another difficult year

February 12, 2016
Pigmeat supplies on the UK market are likely to increase further in 2016, according to the latest forecasts from AHDB Pork.

Brazil reopens key waterway for transporting soy

February 12, 2016
Brazil's Tiete-Parana waterway, a key transport corridor for agricultural products, has reopened after a 20-month closure.

Japan asks Philippines to lift import ban on agricultural products

February 12, 2016
Japan is urging the Philippines to lift import restrictions on some agricultural products, which were introduced five years ago.

Wisconsin strawberry production 2015 lowest in decade

February 12, 2016
Strawberry production in Wisconsin in 2015 was estimated at 3.40 million pounds.

USDA expects another drop in net farm income

February 11, 2016
The USDA Economic Research Service Tuesday predicted a 2.5 percent decline in net cash farm income, forecasted at $54.8 billion this year.

Greece's farmers' blockades cost 30.8 million euros a day

February 11, 2016
Greek farmers have been protesting social security reform proposals since mid-January by setting up blockades at key junctions on the national roads and borders.

Europe to support Ukraine in agriculture development

February 11, 2016
The European Union and partners were ready to provide comprehensive support to the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine.

Indonesia targets 10 percent rise in coffee export this year

February 11, 2016
Indonesia has targeted to increase coffee export to $1.1 billion this year as worldwide demands rise, a senior official at the trade ministry said.