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Selling of Kidman farmland is against Australian national interest

November 23, 2015 Kidman is Australia's largest private land owner and holds approximately 1.3 per cent of Australia's total land area, and 2.5 per cent of Australia's agricultural land.

Study uncovers missing link between neonicotinoids and bees

November 23, 2015 Researchers in France found the missing link behind the different conclusions reached by tests on neonicotinoids and bees in the laboratory and in the field.

High expectations in Argentina of record soybean sowing

November 23, 2015 Argentina's much-watched soybean sowings will set a record this season, but the country is heading for a weaker wheat harvest despite ideas of very good yields, the country's farm ministry said.

World Bank satisfied: No child labor in Uzbekistan's harvest

November 23, 2015 The World Bank disclosed the findings of the Third Party Monitoring of the use of child and forced labor during the 2015 cotton harvest in Uzbekistan with particular focus on areas where projects supported by the World Bank are implemented.

Peru eliminate tariffs on Vietnamese fruit

November 23, 2015 Exporters of four types of Vietnamese fruit will enjoy zero tariffs on shipments to Peru immediately after the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) accord takes effect, a Peruvian diplomat said.

Agro-food exports from Spain to China up by more than 30%

November 21, 2015 Spanish Secretary General of Agriculture and Food, Carlos Cabanas trade with China has reached a record 658 million euros in 2014.

The causes of rising global food prices and the Syrian crisis

November 21, 2015 The disintegration of Syria and Europe’s refugee crisis are only the latest tragic consequences of two spikes in food prices in 2007/2008 and 2010/11 that triggered waves of global unrest, including the Arab Spring.

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.