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Labels must inform as to the quantity of the ingredients, even though they use additives or composites; they must advise if there are elements than cause allergies, and indicate the country of origin of imports.

The United States and Brazil have agreed on a plan to settle a dispute on U.S. cotton subsidies that includes the possible re-entry of Brazilian beef and pork products into the United States.

Small farmers of this Cuban eastern province are taking diverse initiatives to carry on the pig farming program severely affected by the rise in the prices of soybeans, corn and other by-products used as animal feeds.

An official from China's Ministry of Agriculture said the ministry will allocate more subsidies nationwide in a bid to build more standardized pig farms, aiming to stabilize live hog production.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality commissioned research into the impact on the pig farmer of the necessity to comply with government measures relating to animal welfare (Pig Decree) and the environment (Ammoniac and Nitrate Directive) after the end of the transition period. Based on individual pig farms in the Farm Accountancy Data Network, it was investigated whether farms can finance the necessary investments and whether the farm will have any income after that investment. It was also investigated whether pig farms can use alternative forms of housing which require less extensive investments. The policy for which the transition period ends in 2013 has far-reaching consequences for the entire pig sector.

Brazil, Russia, India and China agreed to combat hunger and boost efforts to promote food security, according to a strategy signed by the countries' agriculture ministers in Moscow.