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Making genetic diversity part of climate change adaptation

November 25, 2015 In the run-up to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris, FAO has released new guidelines to assist countries in better conserving and sustainably using genetic resources in times of climate change.

Fonterra farmers committed to farming sustainably

November 25, 2015 Fonterra farmers are leading the way in responsible dairying with 98 percent of waterways now stock excluded.

Vietnam's medicinal rice hit on world markets

November 25, 2015 Rice with a high nutrition content, known as medicinal rice, developed by some Vietnamese food companies, has been selling well in Vietnam and the world market.

Governor McAuliffe: No more Oman ban on Virginia poultry

November 25, 2015 Governor Terry McAuliffe visited Oman this weekend to witness the lifting of the country’s ban on poultry imports from Virginia.

China is now No1 importer of U.S. farm and food products

November 24, 2015 Over the past decade, the United States' agricultural exports to China have risen sharply, propelling China into its position as the fastest-growing and highest-value export destination for U.S. farm and food products.

There will be no shortage of turkeys in U.S.

November 24, 2015 The Thanksgiving season is upon us and the question on everyone’s lips this year is will there be a shortage of turkeys? The simple answer is: no.

Wheat in Europe will be exposed to severe climate hits

November 24, 2015 Shifting wheat production to different regions in Europe may not be possible by the end of the century, scientists are warning.

Livestock antibiotics in New Zealand to be replaced with vaccines

November 24, 2015 Antibiotics for livestock are likely to be replaced with various vaccines by about 2030, and the value of New Zealand meat exports will grow because of the switch.

For promotion of European food 33 programs were approved

November 24, 2015 The European Commission approved 33 new promotional programs for European agricultural products.

Indonesia and Malaysia create an OPEC-like council for palm oil

November 24, 2015 Indonesia and Malaysia, the world's top two palm oil producers, signed an agreement to set up a council for palm oil producing countries.

South Carolina agriculture losses from flood double to $600 million

November 23, 2015 South Carolina’s estimated agricultural losses from last month’s floods have grown to almost $600 million and farmers statewide are hurting, state officials say.

Rising pork demand from China boosts EU exports

November 23, 2015 Demand from China is continuing to drive EU exports of pigmeat, which reached their second highest level on record in September, according to AHDB Pork.