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Turkey will allow meat imports to combat high prices

February 1, 2016 Turkish government will offer permits for meat imports to lower prices and to prevent consumer losses, Economy Minister Mustafa Elitas said.

Europe to back animal health labs with 32,88 million euros

February 1, 2016 Funding worth 32,88 million euros has been allocated by the European Commission (EC) to support the 43 EU reference laboratories.

Agribusiness rules lag in agriculture dependent countries

January 30, 2016 Countries where agriculture is a major economic activity have greater room for improving key regulations that govern the agribusiness sector, a new World Bank report finds.

Chile to export walnuts in shell to China

January 30, 2016 Chile will begin exporting walnuts in shell to China and is also negotiating an agreement for the sale of nectarines and citruses.

China to give more cash for farming, farmers' education

January 30, 2016 China plans to increase spending on agriculture in an effort to boost rural development.

PSA scheme closed after just three weeks and costs of £21 million

January 30, 2016 The European Commission’s (EC) decided to close the pigmeat Private Storage Aid Scheme (PSA) after just three weeks of operation.

Tasmanian farmers hit by drought can apply for loan

January 29, 2016 Tasmanian farmers affected by drought can apply for a Drought Concessional Loan to restructure existing debt, or to fund operating expenses or drought preparedness and recovery activities.

British Columbia to educate fishermen about safety

January 29, 2016 Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, announced funding for Fish Safe BC to support an education for safer boating practices on board small commercial fishing vessels.

New key markets agricultural counsellors in Australia

January 29, 2016 Five new agricultural counsellors have now begun their work in key export markets for Australia.

Government of Argentina: Beef is too expensive, skip it

January 29, 2016 President Mauricio Macri's administration has a solution for consumers to deal with the increasing prices of beef: skip it.

New Zealand's wine exports reached record levels

January 29, 2016 The value of New Zealand's wine exports to U.S. grew 26% to $297 22 million, and Canada, which witnessed an 18% rise to reach $64.6 million.

Global pork market to remain weak in Q1

January 29, 2016 The global pork market will remain weak in Q1 2016, followed by some—partly seasonal—improvement leading into Q2.