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Western Australia outlines growth strategy for aquaculture

July 30, 2016 A report on Western Australia's first Aquaculture WA State Forum has identified six key areas as the foundation of a proposed 10-year plan to develop a vibrant aquaculture industry in Western Australia.

Defra cuts down 900 staff members in one year

July 30, 2016 Defra has faced the most significant cuts of any government department since the Coalition government took power in 2010.

EIB supports SME projects in agriculture with 15 million euros

July 30, 2016 The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending 15 million euros to Agricover Credit IFN to finance smaller projects implemented by SMEs in the agricultural sector.

U.S. allows Brazilian beef imports after 17 years of negotiations

July 29, 2016 After 17 years of negotiations, the U.S. and Brazil signed a deal that will allow Brazil to send up to 64,000 tons of beef a year to the largest market in the world.

Japan to limit bluefin tuna fishing in Pacific

July 29, 2016 Japan will limit fishing for bluefin tuna in the Pacific Ocean in order to facilitate the recovery of the species, which has seen population levels dip to their lowest ever, Kyodo reported.

Peru exports 156% more blueberries to Britain

July 29, 2016 Peru's Commercial Office in London stated that Peruvian blueberry exports to the UK in the first quarter of this year amounted to 3.54 million dollars.

Wet weather cuts Argentine wheat crop

July 29, 2016 The U.S. Department of Agriculture bureau in Buenos Aires said, cutting to 13.7m tons their harvest forecast.

Jamaica to restart mango exports to UK

July 29, 2016 Back in 2014, Jamaica voluntarily suspended mango exports to the United Kingdom after there was a spike in pest contamination detections.

Positive price support outlook for UK pigmeat

July 29, 2016 A tightening of pigmeat supplies in the UK over the coming months is forecast in AHDB Pork’s latest outlook report.

MDA grants available to add value to Minnesota agri products

July 28, 2016 Rhe Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) anticipates awarding up to $1 million through the competitive Value Added Grant Program.

First West Nile virus horse case in Grandview, Wa.

July 28, 2016 The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is reporting that a two-year-old Andalusian mixed breed mare in Grandview, Wa. is the first horse in Washington to contract West Nile virus this year.

Fishing ban could be only option for saving Pacific bluefin tuna

July 28, 2016 The Pew Charitable Trusts is calling for a two year ban on the commercial fishing of Pacific bluefin tuna as a last resort to save the species.