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Germany allocates 100 million euros in emergency aid for dairy farmers

June 1, 2016 The German government will support German dairy farmers suffering from milk prices fall with an emergency aid of at least 100 million euros ($111 million, German Agriculture Minister Christian Schmidt announced.

Argentina to discuss barriers in agricultural exports at G20

June 1, 2016 Following a meeting at the Embassy of Argentina in China, Argentina's Agriculture Minister Ricardo Buryaile said he will try to reduce obstacles in agricultural exports from Argentina.

Made in Italy dairy proposition sent to Brussels

June 1, 2016 The 'Made in Italy' label for dairy products is part of a government decree that has already been signed, Italian Premier Matteo Renzi said.

Poor squid season hits Argentina's seafood exports

June 1, 2016 Argentina's Under Secretariat of Fisheries reported that landings between January 1 and April 30 plummeted 19.3%.

California drought could cause farmers $1.5 billion in losses

May 31, 2016 A new bank report has revealed that persistent drought conditions in California could cause farmers and agribusinesses up to $1.5 billion in losses.

USDA invests more than $8 million to support advanced biofuel

May 31, 2016 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $8.8 million to boost the production of advanced biofuels and sustain jobs at renewable energy facilities in 39 states.

China overtakes U.S. as most attractive food market for first time

May 31, 2016 China is the most attractive export market for food and beverage companies, according to the 2016 IESE Food and Beverage Attractiveness (FBA) Index.

Saltwater fishing in U.S. generated $214 billion in 2014

May 31, 2016 Commercial and recreational saltwater fishing in the United States generated more than $214 billion in sales and supported 1.83 million jobs in 2014, according to NOAA Fisheries.

Uganda developing GM bananas with six times more vitamin A

May 31, 2016 Uganda's research center is developing a new, genetically modified banana with six times the normal level of vitamin C. Their research aims to both improve the nutritional value of the fruit, as well as boost production.

UK pig industry halved, farms need modernization

May 31, 2016 Family pig farms in the UK are still viable but won’t remain so unless producers are allowed to modernise in tune with current retail demands.

Global poultry markets is shaking up global trade streams

May 30, 2016 The return of the U.S. in many global poultry markets is shaking up global trade streams, with other exporters starting to defend their market share via price concessions.

WorldFish project increases Egypt farm profits by 27%

May 30, 2016 At the end of the four-year Swiss-funded Improving Employment and Income through Development of Egypt’s Aquaculture Sector (IEIDEAS) project, there are some excellent results to report.