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Tuberculosis vaccine may enable elimination of disease in cattle by reducing its spread

March 29, 2024 Vaccination not only reduces the severity of TB in infected cattle, but reduces its spread in dairy herds by 89%, research finds.

Vietnam's forestry product exports increased by over 47%

March 29, 2024 The Forestry Department, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, stated that the value of forestry product exports in the first two months of 2024 reached 2.68 billion USD, an increase of 47.4% over the same period in 2023.

Argentina gave training course on certification of fresh citrus fruit for export to EU and similar markets

March 29, 2024 The National Agri-Food Health and Quality Service (Senasa) gave a training course for applicants for the inspection of citrus packaging, within the framework of the Fresh Citrus Fruit Certification Program for export to the European Union and markets with similar restrictions quarantine.

Safety of livestock carriers questioned

March 28, 2024 The German animal welfare organization Animal Welfare Foundation and the French environmental organization Robin des Bois have published a report on the safety risks associated with livestock carriers trading from the European Union.

Poland says Ukraine’s privileged access to EU food markets should end

March 28, 2024 Ukraine’s access to EU food markets should end, Poland’s Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski told reporters Wednesday in Warsaw.

China lifts tariffs on Australian wine after three years

March 28, 2024 China will lift anti-dumping and anti-subsidy tariffs on Australian wine from March 29, the Chinese commerce ministry said on Thursday, ending three years of punitive levies and offering long-awaited relief to Australian wine producers.

Ginger blight epidemic confirmed in Nigeria

March 28, 2024 The Nigerian Federal Government has announced the emergence of a ginger blight epidemic impacting four states, leading to substantial financial losses for farmers.

South Korea suspends sales of Chinese carrots due to pesticide concerns

March 28, 2024 The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety in South Korea has initiated actions to suspend and recall Chinese carrot products after tests revealed pesticide levels exceeding the regulatory limit by fivefold.

New plans revealed to support UK fishing industry

March 27, 2024 Following extensive consultation with the industry, the government has listened and will waive the requirement for routine medical checks for fishermen on vessels measuring 10 metres and under.

Zimbabwe to increase winter wheat hectarage amid drought

March 27, 2024 Zimbabwe plans to grow 120,000 hectares of wheat during the 2024 winter crop production season, up from 90,912 hectares in 2023, a cabinet minister said on Tuesday.

Russia's Perm region identified 15 cases of inaccurate declaration of serially produced grain

March 26, 2024 Since the beginning of 2024, the Office of Rosselkhoznadzor for the Kirov Region, the Udmurt Republic and the Perm Territory in the Perm Territory has announced 15 warnings to agricultural producers regarding the false declaration of grain (wheat, oats, flax seeds) of serial production, which corresponds to the indicators for the same period in 2023.

European Commission approves EUR 86.9 mln Bulgarian state aid scheme to support farmers

March 26, 2024 The European Commission (EC) approved an approximately EUR 86.9 million (BGN 170 million) Bulgarian state aid scheme to support farmers.