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$75 million for small and marginal farmers in India to be more competitive

January 29, 2016
The government of India, the government of Telangana, and the World Bank signed a $75 million credit agreement for the Telangana Rural Inclusive Growth Project.

Brazilian poultry production increased

January 28, 2016
Brazilian poultry production amounted to 13.146 million tons last year, a 3.58% increase over 2014.

Genetic diversity of livestock can help feed harsher world

January 28, 2016
Livestock keepers and policy makers worldwide are increasingly interested in harnessing animal biodiversity to improve production and food security on a warmer, more crowded planet, according to a new FAO report.

Massive locust plague threatens Argentina's farmers

January 28, 2016
Farmers in Argentina are working to control the worst plague of locusts in more than 50 years, officials said.

Spain ready to export stonefruit to China

January 28, 2016
The Spanish stonefruit sector is getting ready to make its first shipments to China this year.

Scottish Fishermen's Federation against government proposals

January 28, 2016
The Scottish Fishermen's Federation (SFF) is urging Scottish parliamentarians to support local communities on the West coast.

Ukraine promises to cut number of inspections on farmers

January 28, 2016
The number of inspections of agricultural producers in 2016 could be reduced and the finance ministry of Ukraine is trying to speed up VAT administration for farmers.

Ginger prices in China saw spectacular drop

January 28, 2016
A few years ago the price of ginger was very high, at around CNY 6 for 500 grams at its peak.

China imports 2.97 million mt of wheat in 2015

January 28, 2016
China imported 2.97 million mt of wheat in 2015, with Australia leading as the largest country of origin by shipping 1.26 million mt, China customs data showed.

Jordanian tomato growers protest against Government policies

January 28, 2016
Jordanian tomato producers dumped their crops in the streets last week as protest against the significantly lower prices.

Russia may ban American corn and soybeans

January 27, 2016
Moscow might ban soybeans from the United States over possible contamination, says Russia's food safety watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor.

Worst start of the decade for tomato prices in Spain

January 27, 2016
The start of the year 2016 has seen the worst price at origin for tomatoes of the past decade in Spain.