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Equity in Canada's farm sector saw smallest increase since 2009

June 28, 2016 Equity in Canada's farm sector reached $474.3 billion on December 31, 2015, up $25.7 billion (+5.7%) from the same date a year earlier.

70% of Brazilian food contaminated by agrochemicals

June 28, 2016 A proposed law in Brazil would replace the word “pesticide” on food labels with “plant health protection."

European milk market continues to deteriorate

June 28, 2016 The situation on the European milk market continues to deteriorate and the decisions and measures adopted by the Commission in March have proven to be ineffective.

Vietnam food exporters: It's easy to enter Hong Kong

June 28, 2016 According to Lê Mạnh Hà, Vietnamese deputy chairman of the Government Office, trade between Vietnam and Hong Kong has increased strongly in recent years, and could increase more.

E-certification for salmon exports from Chile to Russia in final stage

June 28, 2016 After almost two years’ work between the Russian Veterinary Service (Rosselkhoznadzor) and the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service of Chile (SERNAPESCA), the electronic certification for seafood exports to the Eurasian market entered its final stage of development.

Spain giving up to 100,000 for seafood promotion

June 28, 2016 The Spanish Cabinet has approved a proposal of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment to set subsidies to develop new markets and promotion campaigns for fishery and aquaculture products.

GMO labeling compromise ready for Senate consideration

June 27, 2016 A landmark Senate agreement has been reached between Senate Agriculture Chairman Pat Roberts, R-KS, and ranking Democrat Debbie Stabenow of Michigan.

USDA, Interior giving $47 million for water, energy across West

June 27, 2016 The U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Interior announced more than $47 million in investments to help water districts and producers on private working lands better conserve water resources.

Breakthrough made in sea lice resistance

June 27, 2016 A breakthrough has been made in fighting sea lice resistance with a new sea lice treatment programme from Benchmark Animal Health.

Pakistan has largest king mango cluster in the world

June 27, 2016 Pakistan's king mango cluster, spanning a 370 km area which starts from Kabirwala and culminates at Fazilpur, has been named the largest Mango cluster in the world.

More than 1,000 swine flu deaths this year in Brazil

June 27, 2016 Brazil's health minister on Wednesday announced yet another concern -- a resurgence of swine flu that has killed more than 1,000 people since the start of the year.

Separate sections requested for domestic produce at retailers in Bulgaria

June 27, 2016 Large retail chains need to have separate sections for Bulgarian fruits and vegetables, so that consumers can have a choice.