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Defra reject second NFU application for neonicotinoids

July 6, 2016 Based on the evidence and advice from the UK Expert Committee on Pesticides, Defra rejected two applications by the National Farmers Union to use neonicotinoids on oilseed rape crops.

Seafood sector contributes over €1 billion to Ireland

July 6, 2016 A new report reveals that Ireland’s seafood sector is growing in importance to the Irish economy and has plenty of potential for added value and growth.

After three months Vietnam found reason for mass fish deaths

July 6, 2016 The Vietnamese government has announced that the Formosa Ha Tinh Steel Corp was the cause of mass fish deaths in the country.

Australia’s new country of origin food labels in effect

July 6, 2016 Australia’s new country of origin food labelling laws come into effect, helping Aussie consumers find out more about their food.

Norwegian seafood exports increased 25 percent in first six months

July 6, 2016 Norway exported seafood worth NOK 42.6 billion in the first six months of 2016. This is an increase of 25 percent or NOK 8.6 billion when measured against the first six months of 2015.

Russia to invest 3 billion rubles in Crimean agriculture

July 6, 2016 This year, Crimea is set to receive 2.8 billion rubles from the federal budget to be invested in agriculture, reports Russia’s agricultural minister, Alexander Tkachev.

China to increase pork imports, prices at all-time high

July 6, 2016 China’s pork prices skyrocketed at the start of 2016, reaching an all-time high of over RMB 20 per kilogram.

International Grains Council sees even larger world wheat surplus

July 6, 2016 The forecast world wheat surplus just keeps getting bigger and bigger, as the International Grains Council once again lifted ideas of global production in 2016-17.

Pakistan raises cotton subsidies issue at WTO

July 5, 2016 Pakistan has effectively raised the issue of cotton subsidies by big cotton growing countries, particularly the United States and India, at the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Almost £310 million paid to Scottish farmers

July 5, 2016 The rural economy across Scotland is now benefiting from almost £310 million worth of subsidy payments that has been made to farmers Fergus Ewing confirmed.

Prime cattle market in UK fell £15 million

July 5, 2016 The value of the prime cattle market in Great Britain fell by £15 million in the year to February 2016, primarily due to a fall in the base price paid for cattle meeting target specification, according to AHDB Beef & Lamb.

Thailand plans to boost organic produce industry

July 5, 2016 The Commerce Ministry of Thailand has come out with a five-year plan to develop organic agricultural products so they gain a bigger share in the global market.