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EU sold food for 129 billion euros

July 15, 2016 EU exports for agricultural products reached €129 billion in 2015, an annual increase of 5.7%, making the EU's agri-food exporter with a net trade surplus of €16 billion.

60 workshops around nation to help small businesses export more

July 14, 2016 The White House Rural Council (WHRC) announced a workshop series to provide targeted assistance for rural small businesses working to grow demand through international sales.

Jellyfish-eating fish around Malta on the increase

July 14, 2016 Two types of jellyfish-eating fish seem to be increasing around Malta, marine biologist Alan Deidun discovered.

Taiwan lifts temporary ban on Canadian beef

July 14, 2016 Canada said Taiwan has lifted its temporary ban on Canadian beef, removing the trade barrier it imposed after an outbreak of mad cow disease in Alberta last year.

Vietnam rice exports down 32 percent

July 14, 2016 Vietnam’s rice exports in the first half of the year fell by 32 percent over the same period last year, mostly due to competition from other countries, the Vietnam Food Association (VFA) has said.

UK giving £16m for new technologies to improve global food production

July 14, 2016 Twenty-four innovative agri-tech projects have been awarded a share of £16 million funding through the latest round of the Agri-Tech Catalyst.

USDA to help 821 rural small businesses save on energy

July 13, 2016 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced funding for 821 projects across the nation that will help rural small businesses and agricultural producers reduce energy usage and costs in their operations.

Brazil increased poultry exports 13.8% in H1

July 13, 2016 Brazilian exports of poultry increased 13.8% in H1 over the same period of last year, according to the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA).

MSC awarded six organisations to achieve MSC certification

July 13, 2016 The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has awarded six organisations funding to deliver projects that will help small scale and developing world fisheries to achieve MSC certification.

U.S. dairy farmers get assistance to protect margin

July 13, 2016 Registration has opened in the U.S. for dairy farmers to enrol for 2017, the third year of its Margin Protection Programme (MPP), which guarantees a margin over feed costs for milk sold.

Ontario and Canada invest in Maple Leaf Foods

July 13, 2016 The provincial and federal governments of Canada have invested in a Hamilton food processing facility to grow the local economy and Ontario's food and beverage processing sector.

Cornwall became subtropical, ideal for exotic crops

July 13, 2016 The subtropical weather in Cornwall means new exotic crops such as quinoa and Japanese persimmon are now more likely to succeed.