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£850m cross-border farming trade at risk if UK leaves EU

May 13, 2016 Food and drink exports from Northern Ireland to the Republic of Ireland worth £850 million would face an uncertain future if the UK voted to leave the European Union, Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss warned.

Colombia evaluating which are most desired tropical fruits in Europe

May 13, 2016 According to a study of ProColombia, European consumers no longer view tropical fruits as exotic South American fruits but as superfood that are part of their daily diet.

Australia launches foot-and-mouth disease awareness campaign

May 13, 2016 Australian Agriculture Minister Leanne Donaldson launched a major foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) awareness campaign that urges Queensland’s livestock producers to do all they can to maintain Australia’s FMD-free status.

The British are coming with cheap wheat exports

May 13, 2016 The United States is about to import the largest wheat cargo from the U.K. in more than two decades as a combination of ample British supply, a weaker pound and rock-bottom freight rates make the unusual trade viable.

Avocado prices in New Zealand hit record high

May 13, 2016 A single avocado in New Zealand can set buyers back five dollars. Since April last year, prices have doubled and are now at their highest level since July 2005, according to Statistics New Zealand.

$1 million in chemical grants for horticulture in Australia

May 13, 2016 Australian horticulture Research and Development Corporation, Horticulture Innovation Australia secured more than $1 million in assistance grants under the Federal Government’s Access to Industry Uses of Agvet Chemicals programme.

EU pig prices survive impact of PSA release

May 13, 2016 EU pig prices have remained stable over the last few weeks despite the release of a substantial amount of Private Storage Aid (PSA) product having returned to the market, according to AHDB Pork.

U.S. challenges China at WTO over poultry dispute

May 12, 2016 Washington is challenging China at the World Trade Organization (WTO) over broiler chicken products, U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman announced.

U.S. beekeepers lost 44% of colonies in year to April

May 12, 2016 Between April 2015 and April 2016, beekeepers in the USA lost 44 percent of their honeybee colonies, according to a survey funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Growth of Brazil's aquaculture should include IMTA

May 12, 2016 Brazil's aquaculture sector has contined to grow at a fast rate of 8-10 per cent each year and with more than 8 million km of coast line, there is a big opportunity for the future growth of aquaculture.

Bolivia: El Niño reduces production by 35%

May 12, 2016 According to estimates from the Agricultural Chamber of Cochabamba (CAC), the gross value of this year's production can decrease by 30% to 35% because of the drought, hailstorms, and frost.

Apple consumption in Poland down 33% in a decade

May 12, 2016 Consumption of apples in Poland has been clearly declining over the past ten years.