Agrifish : Page 14

California tomato growers reduce acreage amid surplus

March 20, 2024 California\'s processing tomato sector is poised for a reduction in output following a substantial harvest in 2023 and a decrease in market demand.

Pakistan's food exports surge 54 pct in first 8 months of FY 24

March 20, 2024 Pakistan\'s food exports in the first eight months of the current fiscal year, starting from July 2023 to June 2024, increased by 54.08 percent as compared to the corresponding period of last year, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).

Russia formally accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

March 20, 2024 Russia formally accepted the World Trade Organization\'s Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies on Monday, bringing this agreement closer to entering into force.

Harsh weather kills 4.7m head of livestock in Mongolia

March 19, 2024 More than 4.7 million head of livestock have perished in Mongolia so far this winter due to extreme wintry weather, known as \"dzud,\" the country\'s State Emergency Commission (SEC) said Tuesday.

India lowers import duties for U.S. cranberries and blueberries

March 19, 2024 In a move to bolster trade and enhance the availability of various goods, India has announced significant adjustments to its import duty structure, directly benefiting the importation of cranberries and blueberries.

Vietnam faces $3bn annual crop losses from rising saltwater levels

March 18, 2024 Vietnam faces nearly $3 billion a year in crop losses as more saltwater seeps into arable land, state media reported, citing new research.

Polish agricultural producers to obtain 70% refund for animal production insurance

March 18, 2024 Agricultural producers will be able to obtain a 70% refund insurance premiums for the production of pigs, cattle, sheep, goats, horses or poultry against the risk of losses caused by 36 animal diseases.

$3.2 million more for drainage in agriculture for 2024 in Norway

March 18, 2024 Safeguarding the topsoil is an important prerequisite for increased self sufficiency in food. Drainage is an important measure that contributes to this.

Philippines plans measures to boost local dairy milk production

March 18, 2024 The Department of Agriculture is drawing up plans to significantly increase local dairy milk production, including seeking support from local milk processors to bolster investment in the industry and increase dairy cattle population.

Malawian government grants traders sugar importation licenses amid acute shortage

March 18, 2024 The Malawian government has granted 20 traders licenses to import sugar amid the growing sugar shortage in the country since January.

Unauthorised veterinary medicine for horses from Serbia seized in Belfast

March 18, 2024 A package containing an unauthorised veterinary medicine was identified by a courier company based at a depot in Belfast.

Commission proposes targeted review of Common Agricultural Policy to support EU farmers

March 16, 2024 The European Commission has yesterday proposed to review certain provisions of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), aiming to deliver simplifications while maintaining a strong, sustainable and competitive policy for EU agriculture and food.