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Continued growth forecast for Spanish pig industry

August 5, 2016 Spain now has the largest pig herd in Europe and a pork export trade which continues to grow strongly, according to a new country analysis by AHDB Pork.

Food prices fall back after 5 month rise

August 5, 2016 The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) published its Food Price Index, showing that global food prices dropped slightly in July, after rising over the precious five months.

No more radioactive elements in Fukushima fish

August 5, 2016 Japan's Fukushima Prefecture released the results of measurements on marine products caught offshore of the prefecture during fiscal year 2015.

Norwegian seafood exports increased 15 percent in July

August 5, 2016 Norway exported seafood worth NOK 6.6 billion in July. This is an increase of 15 percent or NOK 882 million compared with July 2015.

With 315,000 tonnes sold, tomatoes are Turkish export hit

August 5, 2016 For the first half of 2016, 315,000 tonnes of tomatoes were exported, making the product the number one export, according to Turkish Statistical Institution (TUIK) and the associations of exporters figures.

Honey bee colonies fall by nearly 12% last winter

August 4, 2016 The number of honey bee colonies fell by nearly 12% last winter, an international study involving the University of Strathclyde indicates.

Consumers in the Netherlands to order vegetables from the roof

August 4, 2016 Soon consumers in The Hague will be able to order vegetables from the roof, as Urban Farmers harvest from their rooftop farm in Hofstad.

Potato prices in Belgium increased 25%

August 4, 2016 As the potato season in Belgium comes to an end, limited supplies have been driving up prices by 25% since the end of April.

People trafficking on increase in Portugal’s agriculture

August 4, 2016 Pedro Pimenta Braz, director-general of work of Portugal, told TSF that tens of workers” are brought into the country to work in areas like the Alentejo, Ribatejo and North.

Poland expands salmon, herring, cod exports

August 4, 2016 From January to May 2016, Polish fish industry increased export sales of salmon, herring and cod, according to the Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics (IERiGZ).

U.S. farmers sentiment jumps despite decline in crop price

August 3, 2016 Agricultural producers are feeling more optimistic about the health of the agricultural economy despite declines in key commodity markets in June and early July.

About 98% of fruit, vegetables in Dutch shops meets MRL standards

August 3, 2016 Approximately 98 percent of fruit and vegetables in Dutch shops meets legal requirements regarding MRL, the maximum residue limit of pesticides.