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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Higher Production Costs Reduced 2012 Farm Incomes
IRELAND - A preliminary estimate of the Teagasc National Farm Survey results show that family farm income decreased by 15 per cent in 2012, bringing the average income figure for the farming sector to €25,483....
IRELAND - A preliminary estimate of the Teagasc National Farm Survey results show that family farm income decreased by 15 per cent in 2012, bringing the average income figure for the farming sector to €25,483....
Poly-clip Joins VDMA Initiative Blue Competence for Sustainability
GERMANY - Poly-clip System becomes a partner of the Blue Competence Sustainability Initiative of the VDMA (Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau e.V.). ...
GERMANY - Poly-clip System becomes a partner of the Blue Competence Sustainability Initiative of the VDMA (Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau e.V.). ...
Brasil Food Issues Overseas Bonds
BRAZIL - Brasil Foods is issuing two offers for overseas bonds to lengthen the maturity profile of its debt through the refinancing of short and medium term and for general corporate purposes. ...
BRAZIL - Brasil Foods is issuing two offers for overseas bonds to lengthen the maturity profile of its debt through the refinancing of short and medium term and for general corporate purposes. ...
Land O'Lakes Shows 'Solid' First Quarter Performance
US – Dairy focused agricultural cooperative, Land O’Lakes has reported first quarter earnings of $72 million and net sales up 6 per cent to $4.2 billion....
US – Dairy focused agricultural cooperative, Land O’Lakes has reported first quarter earnings of $72 million and net sales up 6 per cent to $4.2 billion....
First Quarter Results Show Continuing Gorgonzola Decline
ITALY – Gorgonzola production fell in the first quarter by almost 5 per cent, the Italian Dairy Association has revealed....
ITALY – Gorgonzola production fell in the first quarter by almost 5 per cent, the Italian Dairy Association has revealed....
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Weekly Roberts Market Report
US - The general consensus in the pits is that corn acres will decline from original planting intentions, writes Michael T. Roberts....
US - The general consensus in the pits is that corn acres will decline from original planting intentions, writes Michael T. Roberts....
Monday, May 20, 2013
Russian Food Processing Sector Provides Opportunities for Exporters
RUSSIA - A fall in Russia’s tariffs as mandated by its accession to the World Trade Organisation last year have so far failed to come into full effect. ...
RUSSIA - A fall in Russia’s tariffs as mandated by its accession to the World Trade Organisation last year have so far failed to come into full effect. ...
Separate Farm Bills Passed by House and Senate
US - Both the Senate and House Agriculture Committees last week passed their version of a 2013 farm bill, reports the National Chicken Council (NCC). ...
US - Both the Senate and House Agriculture Committees last week passed their version of a 2013 farm bill, reports the National Chicken Council (NCC). ...
Friday, May 17, 2013
Antibiotic Resistance Study Finds Differences between Member States
EU - The European Union Summary Report on antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic and indicator bacteria from humans, animals and food in 2011 from EFSA and ECDC has found some significant national trends in resistance levels in isolates from animals and...
EU - The European Union Summary Report on antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic and indicator bacteria from humans, animals and food in 2011 from EFSA and ECDC has found some significant national trends in resistance levels in isolates from animals and...
Import Tariff Lifted to Address Bird Flu Shortfall
MEXICO – The Ministry of Economics has amended trade tariff agreements on poultry meat imports entering the country in an effort to relax supply concerns following the avian influenza outbreak. ...
MEXICO – The Ministry of Economics has amended trade tariff agreements on poultry meat imports entering the country in an effort to relax supply concerns following the avian influenza outbreak. ...
Marfrig to Close Some Poultry and Beef Plants
GLOBAL - In its latest quarterly report, Marfrig reports an increase in net revenue of 28 per cent for the period compared to the same quarter of 2012. The company announced the closure of four poultry plants at Seara Brasil and two Marfrig Beef plants...
GLOBAL - In its latest quarterly report, Marfrig reports an increase in net revenue of 28 per cent for the period compared to the same quarter of 2012. The company announced the closure of four poultry plants at Seara Brasil and two Marfrig Beef plants...
MLA: Australian Cattle Market Summary
AUSTRALIA - This report is a collection of weekly cattle price summaries from each Australian territory by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA)....
AUSTRALIA - This report is a collection of weekly cattle price summaries from each Australian territory by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA)....
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Response to EU Commission Package on Healthier Animals for Safer Food
EU - At a high-level conference organized with the Irish Presidency, Copa-Cogeca and other key stakeholders presented detailed views on the EU Commission package designed to strengthen animal and plant health, seeds and safety measures in Europe....
EU - At a high-level conference organized with the Irish Presidency, Copa-Cogeca and other key stakeholders presented detailed views on the EU Commission package designed to strengthen animal and plant health, seeds and safety measures in Europe....
China's Farm Produce Prices Drop
CHINA - Prices of farm produce in 36 major Chinese cities declined for the third consecutive week, official data showed on Monday (13 May)....
CHINA - Prices of farm produce in 36 major Chinese cities declined for the third consecutive week, official data showed on Monday (13 May)....
Product Innovation is Key at Tyson's
US - At the annual BMO Capital Markets 2013 Farm to Market Conference, Donnie Smith, president and chief executive officer of Tyson Foods, Inc., told investors that developing new food products is an important part of the company's growth strategy, and...
US - At the annual BMO Capital Markets 2013 Farm to Market Conference, Donnie Smith, president and chief executive officer of Tyson Foods, Inc., told investors that developing new food products is an important part of the company's growth strategy, and...
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Minister Calls on Companies to Share Cost Burden of Food Controls
GERMANY – German Federal Consumer Protection Minister Ilse Aigner has called for improved and more targeted food safety controls in Germany. ...
GERMANY – German Federal Consumer Protection Minister Ilse Aigner has called for improved and more targeted food safety controls in Germany. ...
EU Allows Movement of Animal By-Products from Bosnia and Herzgovina
EU - The European Agriculture Council is not to block the transport of animal by-products because of health concerns from Bosnia and Herzegovina through Croatia. ...
EU - The European Agriculture Council is not to block the transport of animal by-products because of health concerns from Bosnia and Herzegovina through Croatia. ...
Positive Discussion on Key CAP Reform Issues
IRELAND - The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney, has welcomed what he described as a positive and useful discussion with his Member State colleagues on three elements of the CAP reform package on which there are clearly divergent...
IRELAND - The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney, has welcomed what he described as a positive and useful discussion with his Member State colleagues on three elements of the CAP reform package on which there are clearly divergent...
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
NFU Weighs in on Trade Negotiations
US – US National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson has called for fair compensation for farmers and other workers and protection against dumping in a possible trans-Atlantic trade deal....
US – US National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson has called for fair compensation for farmers and other workers and protection against dumping in a possible trans-Atlantic trade deal....
LMC: Deadweight Steer Averages Up Across Northern Regions
UK - Average prices saw upflift with Scotland and the North of England seeing average values of 406.3p/kg after a 4.8p increase on last week and Northern Ireland averaging steer prices at 370.4 p/kg, according to the Livestock and Meat Commission Northern...
UK - Average prices saw upflift with Scotland and the North of England seeing average values of 406.3p/kg after a 4.8p increase on last week and Northern Ireland averaging steer prices at 370.4 p/kg, according to the Livestock and Meat Commission Northern...
Monday, May 13, 2013
Support for Saskatchewan Value-Added Processors
CANADA - The Canadian government has put forward funding to find efficiencies and improve production in processing facilities in Saskatchewan. ...
CANADA - The Canadian government has put forward funding to find efficiencies and improve production in processing facilities in Saskatchewan. ...
Uruguay Opens Red Meat Exports to Booming Viet Nam Market
URUGUAY – Beef and lamb producers could have been presented with another export opportunity as the rapidly expanding Viet Nam economy opens up to their boneless meat products....
URUGUAY – Beef and lamb producers could have been presented with another export opportunity as the rapidly expanding Viet Nam economy opens up to their boneless meat products....
NFU: 2013 Farm Bill Gaining Momentum
US - National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson has welcomed the release of the initial draft of the 2013 Farm Bill by the US House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture....
US - National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson has welcomed the release of the initial draft of the 2013 Farm Bill by the US House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture....
Friday, May 10, 2013
Income From Dairy Falls Despite Exports Rise
AUSTRALIA – Values of dairy exports from June to March fell slightly, despite a shipments rise, according to Dairy Australia’s Export Summary....
AUSTRALIA – Values of dairy exports from June to March fell slightly, despite a shipments rise, according to Dairy Australia’s Export Summary....
EU Food and Feed Regulations to be Revised
EU - The European Commission has put forward proposals to change the current legislation governing all official controls in the food and agriculture industries. ...
EU - The European Commission has put forward proposals to change the current legislation governing all official controls in the food and agriculture industries. ...
FAO Reports Strong Cereal Production and Food Price Rise
GLOBAL - New reports from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) forecast strong cereal production this year with a new record expected for coarse grains. A second successive monthly rise in its Food Price Index was attributed to increasing prices...
GLOBAL - New reports from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) forecast strong cereal production this year with a new record expected for coarse grains. A second successive monthly rise in its Food Price Index was attributed to increasing prices...
USDA Awards Funding For Research into Climate on Cattle
US - Beef and dairy industry understanding of climate change and weather variability on cattle is to receive a boost in the form of $19.5 million for investment in education, extension and research. ...
US - Beef and dairy industry understanding of climate change and weather variability on cattle is to receive a boost in the form of $19.5 million for investment in education, extension and research. ...
Another Rise for Global Food Price Index
GLOBAL - The FAO Food Price Index moved up in April for the second consecutive month....
GLOBAL - The FAO Food Price Index moved up in April for the second consecutive month....
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