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Crop breeding is not keeping pace with climate change

June 22, 2016
Crop yields will fall within the next decade due to climate change unless immediate action is taken to speed up the introduction of new and improved varieties.

Norway and South Africa co-operating on stopping illegal fishing

June 22, 2016
South Africa’s law enforcement efforts at sea, particularly as far as illegal fishing is concerned, have been boosted by Norway which is funding a fisheries law enforcement academy.

Cod and haddock quota cuts in Barents Sea

June 22, 2016
The Barents Sea cod quota looks set to be cut by 10 per cent and haddock catches by around five per cent in 2017.

Imported feed raw materials in Indonesia charged 10% VAT

June 21, 2016
Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance recently raised the value added tax (VAT) of imported feed raw materials including corn, wheat and soybean meal to 10%.

Half of Scotland’s farmers make less than minimum wage

June 21, 2016
Almost half of Scottish farmers are failing to make enough money to pay themselves the equivalent of the minimum wage, according to a report by Scotland’s chief statistician.

Price of fish skyrockets in Morocco during Ramadan

June 21, 2016
The price of fish has soared across Morocco during Ramadan, leaving some experts questioning whether this increase is a product of natural supply and demand or exploitative practices by merchants.

Extension to loans scheme for drought hit farmers in Queensland

June 21, 2016
Drought-affected farmers across Queensland now have until October 31 to apply for loans of up to $1 million.

Korean farmers to get loan for up to 80% of price of drone

June 21, 2016
Instead of seeing farmers marching through the rice fields, people are now seeing drones more and more often as they swoop over the paddies, spraying herbicide over tomorrow's crops.

Latin America should boost food production

June 20, 2016
Latin America can significantly boost food production to become a global “breadbasket” while driving sustainable and inclusive growth for the region.

New report outlines Ireland's sustainable aquaculture potential

June 20, 2016
There is great potential for Ireland to develop its aquaculture in the coming decade, with a rich and varied marine landscape, and a long coastline.

Confidence amongst farmers at all-time low

June 20, 2016
Copa & Cogeca Secretary-General Pekka Pesonen said said that European farmers are really feeling the pressure.

Europe opens door to more South African products

June 20, 2016
More South African products to be exported to the Old Continent due to a new trade agreement with the European Union (EU), that opens a window of opportunities to the African nation.