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Plague attacks papaya and other fruit in Bolivia

July 20, 2016 According to the mayor Palos Blancos, Beimer Mamani Montero, 60% to 70% of the papaya crops in the municipalities of South Yungas, Palos Blancos, Tipuani, Teoponte, and Alto Beni are being affected by a plague.

France wants to be fair to palm oil, soybean oil producers

July 20, 2016 The French government wants to be fair to palm oil and soybean oil producers, said France’s Ambassador to Malaysia, Christophe Penot.

European Commission giving €500 million for farmers

July 19, 2016 The European Commission presented a new package of measures worth €500 million from EU funds to support farmers in the face of ongoing market difficulties, particularly on the dairy market.

Vietnam fruit and vegetable imports up 40% in first half

July 19, 2016 Fruit and vegetable imports hit $351 million during the first half of this year, up 40% over the same period of two years ago, the General Department of Vietnam Customs reports.

Feed shortages impact egg production in Venezuela

July 19, 2016 The National Association of Egg Producers (Asoprohuevos) has reported that production in the egg sector fell 40 percent as a result of the difficulties faced by farmers in purchasing feed and medicines for laying hens.

FAO calls for better coordination between forestry and agriculture

July 18, 2016 While agriculture remains the most significant driver of global deforestation, there is an urgent need to promote more positive interactions between agriculture and forestry.

Aquaculture opportunities for WA's south coast

July 18, 2016 The Liberal National Government in Western Australia announced a $1.66 million project to develop an investment ready aquaculture zone in coastal waters on Western Australia's south coast.

Milk Board: Milk industry in Europe is horror story

July 18, 2016 The current situation of milk producers all over Europe could have been taken from a horror movie, according to the European Milk Board.

Aquaculture investment to move industry forward in Nova Scotia

July 18, 2016 Government is investing $2.8 million in the aquaculture sector to create more jobs in Nova Scotia.

China sells 2,077 mt of white wheat unsuitable for food uses

July 18, 2016 China sold 2,077 mt of white wheat produced in 2010 containing above-average vomytoxin level from Henan, at an average price of Yuan 1,760/mt ($263.19), the National Grain Trade Centre said.

Defra data show UK pig production declining

July 18, 2016 Further evidence that UK pig production is starting to decline is contained in the latest Defra figures, according to AHDB Pork.

Happy cows make more nutritious milk with enough calcium

July 18, 2016 Daily infusions with a chemical commonly associated with feelings of happiness were shown to increase calcium levels in the blood of Holstein cows and the milk of Jersey cows that had just given birth.