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Polish government reaches deal with farmers to suspend border blockade

January 10, 2024 Polish farmers have agreed to suspend their border blockade at the Shehyni-Medyka crossing after reaching an agreement with government representatives, the Polish Agriculture Ministry announced on January 6.

Governor Hochul announces initiatives to strengthen and promote New York's agricultural industry

January 10, 2024 Governor Kathy Hochul announced several major proposals to provide a boost to New York’s dairy and agricultural industry, workforce development programs and youth leadership and education opportunities as part of the 2024 State of the State.

Latvia plans to discuss ban on Russian grain imports, transit with Lithuania, Estonia, Finland

January 10, 2024 Latvia should ban imports and the transit of Russian grain and begin a dialogue with Lithuania, Estonia, and Finland to forge a common position on this issue, Latvian Transport Minister Kaspars Briskens said in an interview with Latvian radio.

Russia extends ban on exporting rice for H1 2024

January 10, 2024 The Russian government has extended the ban on rice exports to H1 2024 and approved agricultural export quotas from new regions.

Philippines bans live poultry from Belgium, France

January 10, 2024 The Philippines banned the importation of poultry and other poultry products from Belgium and France due to the outbreak of bird flu in the two European countries, the Philippines\' Department of Agriculture said Tuesday.

China moves to derive protein from coal to meet animal feed demand

January 10, 2024 Amid food security concerns, Chinese scientists have developed a method to create protein using methanol derived from coal, a study has revealed.

UK government introduces "not for EU" food labels to help producers

January 9, 2024 New rules requiring foods to carry \"not for EU\" labels are causing confusion and discontent among UK shoppers.

Uruguay: Agricultural emergency will continue only for horticultural and fruit sectors

January 8, 2024 The Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries (MGAP) ceased the agricultural emergency for all sectors, except for the horticultural and fruit sectors, for which it will last until March 31.

Hong Kong: Pig culling operation on Sheung Shui pig farm with pigs found with ASF virus completed

January 8, 2024 Regarding the incident on January 3, where samples of pigs from a Sheung Shui pig farm tested positive for African Swine Fever (ASF), the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) launched a culling operation on the farm concerned on January 5.

Hong Kong suspends import of poultry meat and products from Blouberg Local Municipality, South Africa

January 8, 2024 The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced that it has suspended import of poultry meat and products from Blouberg Local Municipality of Limpopo Province in South Africa.

Hong Kong suspends import of poultry meat and products from Gifu Prefecture, Japan

January 8, 2024 The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced that it has suspended import of poultry meat and products from Gunma Prefecture in Japan.

Hong Kong suspends import of poultry meat and its products from areas in Poland and U.S.

January 8, 2024 The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced that it has suspended import of poultry meat and products from areas in Poland and the United States.