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Economic situation of German farmers deteriorated dramatically

December 10, 2015 The economic situation of German agriculture has deteriorated dramatically due to sharp decline in prices can get, said Joachim Rukwied, president of the German Farmers' Association (DBV).

Mexico seeks to double food exports to China

December 9, 2015 Mexico is seeking to double its food exports to China next year, the government announced.

Researchers in Kenya to unveil new potato seed variety

December 9, 2015 Crop research coordinator at Kenya Agricultural Livestock Research Organisation (Kalro) Samuel Muigai said that the new potato variety will be available to the farmers in a year’s time.

Philippines sent first shipment of carabao mangoes to Dubai

December 9, 2015 The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines have announced that a trial shipment of carabao mangoes was flown to Dubai, UAE, under the supervision of the DA 12’s Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD).

Indian white sugar to compete for world markets

December 9, 2015 Indian sugar mills are prioritising exports of low-quality white sugar and could focus on raw sugar exports early in 2016 after the government confirmed it will pay a cane production subsidy, European traders said.

Boom in Italian processed tomato sales in the U.S.

December 9, 2015 Exports of Italian canned tomatoes increased by 20 percent in sales value in the U.S. in 2015, according to an analysis by farmers' association Coldiretti.

Australian agriculture output revised upwards to $51.6 billion

December 9, 2015 Australia's agriculture output has been revised upwards to AUD 57.6 billion ($51.6 billion) to July 1 for 2015-2016 financial year.

Agriculture pulls thousands of Batswana out of poverty

December 9, 2015 Thousands of Batswana rose out of poverty thanks to increased growth in rural areas driven in part by rising agricultural incomes and welfare improvements, according to a World Bank Study.

Malaysian agriculture, palm oil, would benefit from TPPA

December 8, 2015 The Malaysian agriculture sector, particularly palm oil, will benefit from the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) by lower tariffs.

Less than 2% growth for EU pigmeat output by 2025

December 8, 2015 EU pigmeat output is forecast to grow by less than 2% over the next decade, according to AHDB Pork.

EU ministers have set 20% higher fishing quotas than recommended

December 8, 2015 Over the past 15 years European Union ministers have set fishing quotas that are above scientific advice by 20 percent, which has led to overfishing and to significant economic loss.

Colombia has biggest coffee harvest in 22 years

December 8, 2015 Colombia will produce in 2015 some 14 million sacks of coffee, the country’s biggest harvest in the last 22 years, President Juan Manuel Santos said.