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Diversification of markets key to development of Ukraine's agriculture

January 14, 2016 The year of 2015 has been a challenging one for farmers due to adverse economic and natural climatic conditions.

Brazilian beef exports slipped 11% last year

January 14, 2016 Brazilian exports of beef totaled $5.9 billion last year, a slide of 18% over 2014. 1.39 million tons were shipped, a decline of 11% in the same comparison.

EC gives green light to IMO energy-efficiency project

January 14, 2016 An International Maritime Organization (IMO) project to establish a global network of Maritime Technology Cooperation Centres (MTCCs) in developing countries is good to go thanks to a €10 million funding from the European Commission (EC).

Institute to help farmers in Angola in products conservation

January 14, 2016 The higher institute of food processing technology of Malanje (ISTAM) will cooperate with small and medium agro-industrial producers for the conservation of agricultural products.

Australian apple exports up 111 percent in 2015

January 14, 2016 Apple exports continued to increase in 2015 with 3,612 tonnes of fresh apples, valued at A$10.32m, exported.

Odisha, India, to become self-sufficient in potato production

January 14, 2016 In Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, the state government is aiming to produce 350,000 tonnes of potato this rabi season, under the potato mission launched last year to make Odisha self-sufficient in tuber production.

Concerns about Russian ban on Turkey food export

January 14, 2016 On January 1, the Russian ban on imports of fruit and vegetables from Turkey entered into force.

Scientists study safety of oilfield wastewater on Californian crops

January 13, 2016 At least five oilfields in California are passing along their leftover production fluid to help farmers with irrigation, during the fourth year of California's drought.

Difficult month in Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Argentina

January 13, 2016 December was a difficult month in some regions of Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Argentina. Heavy rains have caused leaks in several dams, which caused floods in some areas.

Deadly weather causes heavy herd loss across Southwest

January 13, 2016 Ranchers and dairy farmers in the Texas Panhandle and across eastern New Mexico continue to count their losses from tragic winter storm Goliath that caused the deaths of thousands of cows.

Canadian farmers cutting emissions while producing more beef

January 13, 2016 Canada's cattle industry is producing more beef with less greenhouse gas emissions, says a new study.

Singapore reviewing restrictions on Fukushima food imports

January 13, 2016 Following on from the EU relaxing their regulation of food imports from Fukushima prefecture, Singapore is also reviewing whether to ease curbs on food imports from the area.