Agrifish : Page 982

Mexico lifts tariffs on U.S. apple imports

June 8, 2016 The Mexican government has removed tariffs on U.S. apple imports after finding in an anti-dumping probe that the shipments had not sufficiently harmed domestic producers.

NOAA grants will improve fishing opportunities

June 8, 2016 NOAA is recommending more than $11 million in funding for 50 projects across the United States.

EU farmers warn about the cost of not authorizing glyphosate

June 8, 2016 Farmers from various parts of the European Union met with the Commissioner for Public Health and Food Safety, Vytenis Andriukatis.

Russia bans meat imports from Brazil, Argentina

June 8, 2016 The Russian agricultural watchdog agency, Rosselkhoznadzor, imposed a ban on the poultry imports from a Brazilian company, as well as the beef and beef by-products from an Argentine enterprise.

Less than a week left to apply for 2016 BPS

June 8, 2016 With less than a week to apply for the 2016 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS), the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) is reminding UK farmers who may still want to claim that the final deadline of midnight on 10 June is fast approaching.

Efforts to cut antibiotics in factory farming miss target

June 8, 2016 Farmers have failed to meet their target of cutting the use of antibiotics in factory farming by 70%, according to news agency ANP.

Topcon forms global agriculture group and bring IoT into agriculture

June 8, 2016 Topcon Positioning Group announces the formation of the Topcon Agriculture Group, a new global organization that incorporates its precision agriculture business with recently acquired companies.

Blueberry exports from Peru increased 227.7% to record level

June 8, 2016 The National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI) stated that, during the first quarter of 2016, blueberry exports reached a record as they amounted to $22.5 million, 227.7% more than in the same period last year.

U.S. corn inspected for exports rose 36% on week

June 8, 2016 U.S. corn inspected for exports in the seven days ended June 2 rose 35.73% week on week to 1.067 million mt, according to US Department of Agriculture data.

Dutch agricultural exports reach new record

June 8, 2016 Dutch farmers exported produce worth €81.3 billion last year, an all-time record, the national statistics office CBS said.

Vanuatu agriculture gets EU, New Zealand aid

June 8, 2016 New Zealand's Foreign Minister Murray McCully has announced a partnership with the European Union and Vanuatu's government, aimed at supporting sustainable agricultural development.

Japan jumps to spot No4 of biggest agriculture importers

June 7, 2016 Japan’s agricultural imports (nearly $60 billion in 2013) make it the world’s fourth-largest importer, after the United States, China, and the European Union (EU).