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EU - Commission proposes concrete actions to improve functioning of the food supply chain in the EU

The Commission has agreed a Communication that aims to improve the functioning of the food supply chain in Europe. The recent sharp decline in agricultural commodity prices alongside persistently high consumer food prices has raised concerns on the efficiency of this crucial sector of the European economy.

United Kingdom - Pig farm incomes up

Specialist pig farms saw the largest percentage increase in farm business income in the 12 months to February 2009, but this was from a particularly low base.

China to lift swine flu-inspired ban on US pork

Chinese officials have agreed to lift the ban on U.S. pork imports they imposed last spring out of fear of swine flu.

UE - Commission temporarily allows Member States to pay farmers up to €15,000 in state aid

The European Commission agreed to allow Member States to pay farmers a one-off payment of up to €15,000 in state aid.

Canada - Suffering Manitoba pork producers get more money

The federal and provincial governments announced that an additional $70 million has been added to the AgriStability program, allowing producers to get an advance on 75 per cent of the estimated public funding they would receive for the year.

France - Sarkozy announces 'unprecedented' farm aid plan

French President Nicolas Sarkozy addressed the demands of farmers’ unions and agricultural employers in a speech on Tuesday, promising to protect the industry through one billion euros in government loans, 650 million euros in aid, and tax cuts.

U.S. blocks Canada/Mexico call for WTO panel in meat row

The United States blocked on Friday requests by Canada and Mexico for World Trade Organization experts to examine new U.S. labeling rules that the two U.S. neighbors say are hurting their meat exports.

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health closes deal to acquire a significant portion of the Fort Dodge Animal Health Business from Pfizer

Acquisition positions Boehringer Ingelheim among the world`s top animal health companies.

EU - Commission clears proposed acquisition of Schering-Plough by Merck

The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the US healthcare company Schering-Plough by the US global pharmaceutical company Merck.

EU - First wave of proposals for using fresh European Union funding for rural development

The Rural Development Committee approved a first wave of proposals from Member States/regions for using fresh European Union funding for rural development. The Member States/regions in question have proposed amendments to their Rural Development Programmes (RDPs) to make use of extra funding provided by the Health Check of the Common Agricultural Policy and the European Economic Recovery Plan (EERP), agreed in November 2008.

United Kingdom - Meat helps drive food export charge

Meat has helped drive a recession-defying increase in UK food exports so far this year, latest figures show.

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VIV Europe 2010 back to its roots in Utrecht

VIV Europe 2010 will take place from April 20 - 22, 2010 in the Jaarbeurs Utrecht, The Netherlands. The international exhibition on innovative animal husbandry aims to be the ultimate meeting place for international top decision makers in the feed to meat industry. This year two special themes with related conferences will be presented at the exhibition, Eggs! and Meat Safety. Up to 400 companies from 32 different countries have already booked a stand, covering about 75 % of the total exhibition floor.

Denmark - Danish slaughterhouses are lacking competitiveness

During the past year the Danish farmers have lost approximately € 215 million due to the slaughterhouses’ lacking competitiveness.

USA - Groups ask USDA to suspend hog and poultry expansion loans

The Campaign for Family Farms and the Environment submitted a letter with more than 25,000 signatures to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack Tuesday, asking the USDA to suspend loans and loan guarantees that are used to expand hog and poultry production.

EU/Mexico - Protocols passed for sanitary controls in pig meat

After the biannual meeting held in Brussels by the Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS), contemplated in the Free Trade Agreement between EU and Mexico, several agreements have been reached that will facilitate commercial exchanges between Mexico and the European Union.

Canada – Government invests in international market development for Canadian pork

The Government of Canada is investing in marketing our world-class, safe and healthy Canadian pork in international markets. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture Pierre Lemieux announced an investment of $550,000 to support the work of Canada Pork International (CPI).