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Ontario welcomes recommendations for agri-food sector growth

November 20, 2015 Ontario's Agri-Food Growth Steering Committee released its recommendations at the 11th annual Premier's Summit on Agri-Food.

FDA approves first genetically engineered salmon

November 20, 2015 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the first approval for a genetically engineered animal intended for food, AquAdvantage Salmon.

Vietnam's fruit, vegetable exports jumped more than 116%

November 20, 2015 Fruit and vegetable exports are likely to achieve the government's target of $1.65 billion this year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam.

Tema Port in Ghana to get terminal for agri products

November 20, 2015 A terminal is to be constructed at the Tema Harbour to facilitate the import and export of agricultural products.

The corn production of Romania down 35-40% due to the drought

November 20, 2015 The corn production of Romania will be diminished this year by 35-40% due to the drought up to approximately 7 million tons, from over 11 million tons last year.

Typhoon-hit Philippines farmers race to plant seeds to repay loans

November 20, 2015 In the fertile plains of Luzon island in the Philippines, farmers are in a race against time.

Poland to give 80 million euros to growers hit by drought

November 20, 2015 More than 341 million zloty (over 80 million euros) is going to growers affected by this year's drought in Poland.

Novel food regulation for the EU’s agro-sector

November 20, 2015 The European Commission’s proposal on a new food regulation will improve conditions for businesses in new and innovative food in EU market, while maintaining high level of food safety.

U.S., Ghana announced Food for Progress agreements

November 20, 2015 Deputy Agriculture Secretary Krysta Harden and Ghanaian Minister of Food and Agriculture Fifi Kwetey announced two Food for Progress agreements to support agricultural development and trade within Ghana's poultry sector.

UK milk price index increased first time since November 2013

November 19, 2015 The UK Agricultural Price Index (API) for all crop products was 0.2% lower in September 2015 compared to September 2014.

Adverse weather pushes food prices up in October

November 19, 2015 Major food commodity prices rose in October, spurred by weather-driven concerns about sugar and palm oil supplies.

USDA funding expands broadband access to nearly six million Americans

November 19, 2015 USDA Rural Utilities Service Administrator Brandon McBride announced that nearly six million Americans who live and work in rural areas now have access to new or improved high-speed internet service.