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Australian exports of nectarines, peaches to China to surge

May 24, 2016 China could import up to one-quarter of the nectarines produced in Australia next year, as local growers plan to expand into the Chinese market with the lowering of trade tariffs.

Up to £450,000 in fines for safety breaches on British farms

May 24, 2016 New sentencing rules in the UK mean farmers and landowners could face tougher penalties for breaching health and safety laws.

Demand from China drives Irish pigmeat exports higher

May 24, 2016 Exports of fresh and frozen pork from Ireland grew by 19% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2016, largely driven by increased shipments to China, according to AHDB pork.

Value of Irish aquaculture increased 20% to €150 million

May 24, 2016 The latest figures from the BIM Annual Aquaculture Survey showed that 2015 saw a strong recovery in fish and shellfish farming production in Ireland.

PhilMech launches mechanized root crops washer

May 24, 2016 The Department of Agriculture's Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) and the Bureau of Agricultural Research has launched a prototype machine that can wash and dry root crops, reducing the drudgery of traditional washing.

Arla cuts another penny off the price of milk in UK

May 24, 2016 The Arla Foods amba on-account price will reduce, with effect from June 1, 2016, by 1.3 eurocents per kg.

Scots pork campaign to reach 3 million people

May 24, 2016 Scottish shoppers are being urged to “Do More With Pork” through a new promotional campaign launched by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) in support of Specially Selected Pork (SSP).

Ukraine mulls subsidies for small-scale farming

May 23, 2016 The Ukrainian Agriculture Ministry has proposed the government to consider establishing a subsidizing program for small agri-business as part of the country's agricultural reform.

Putting fish on UK 'highway' to success

May 23, 2016 More than 20,000km of England’s rivers have been opened up to improve fish migration over the last 4 years the Environment Agency revealed on World Fish Migration May 21.

Iran, New Zealand to broaden agricultural cooperation

May 23, 2016 Iran and New Zealand signed a memorandum on expansion of agricultural cooperation, increasing volume of investments and gaining access to agro-products markets.

USDA invests more than $200 million in electric infrastructure

May 23, 2016 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack celebrated the 80th anniversary of the Rural Electrification Act (REA) and announced funding to build and upgrade rural electric infrastructure in five states.

Taiwan signs fisheries deal with Tuvalu and Nauru

May 23, 2016 Taiwan’s Council of Agriculture signed fisheries cooperation agreements with Tuvalu and Nauru after a year of negotiations.