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Philippines bans poultry imports from Sweden, Czech Republic due to bird flu

March 15, 2024 The Philippines has imposed a temporary ban on the importation of poultry and poultry products from Sweden and the Czech Republic due to an outbreak of bird flu in those countries, the Philippine Department of Agriculture has said.

Brazilian agribusiness exports break new record in February

March 15, 2024 Agribusiness exports reached a record figure for the months of February, reaching US$11.63 billion.

United Kingdom authorizes Brazil to export gelatins and collagens

March 15, 2024 In 2023, Brazil exported US$375 million in gelatin to around 70 countries; British market is the third open for the export of these products by Brazil in 2024.

South Korean audit of Argentina's fishing production control system

March 15, 2024 With a meeting at the headquarters of the National Agri-Food Health and Quality Service (Senasa) , the audit visit of the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety of South Korea (MFDS) that verified the certification system for fishing products , within the framework of the agreement signed between both countries.

California distributes $50 million to boost salmon population

March 15, 2024 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has awarded $50 million in grants for 15 projects to support a diverse array of habitat restoration projects in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, McCloud River, and wetland and meadow projects statewide.

Sri Lanka to introduce modern multi-day fishing trawler to enhance fishing industry

March 14, 2024 Sri Lanka is to introduce a modern multi-day fishing trawler equipped with advanced technology and operational methods to enhance the fishing industry, a state minister said on Wednesday.

Latvia stopped non-conforming cargo from India and Türkiye

March 14, 2024 During border control at the external border of the European Union, the Food and Veterinary Service of Latvia sent back to India shipments of black pepper and 12 food supplements due to missing certification documents.

Vietnam overtakes Chile, becoming second-largest exporter of fruits and vegetables to China in 2023

March 14, 2024 In 2023, Vietnam has overtaken Chile, becoming the second-largest exporter of fruits and vegetables to China, largely propelled by an increase in durian exports.

Idaho announces March 15 is deadline for cull onion disposal

March 13, 2024 March 15, is the deadline for disposal of cull onions in Ada, Canyon, Gem, Payette, Owyhee and Washington counties.

Connecticut horse confirmed positive for Equine Infectious Anemia

March 13, 2024 Connecticut Department of Agriculture’s (CT DoAg) State Veterinarian, Dr. Jane Lewis, DVM, MSFS, DACVPM, announced a confirmed case of Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) in a six-year-old Quarter Horse in Windham County.

FAO urges more cooperation in banana sector

March 13, 2024 The 4th Global Conference of The World Banana Forum (WBF), hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), opened at FAO headquarters.

UK: Emergency pesticide authorisation to protect sugar beet crop conditionally approved

March 12, 2024 A neonicotinoid pesticide will be permitted for use on the 2024 sugar beet crop in England, only if there is a danger as evidenced by an independent prediction of virus incidence of 65% or more.