Further funds available for US farmers impacted by COVID-19
An additional $14 billion dollars is available for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19.
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EU German Presidency outlines Agriculture and Food Security priorities
The Presidency will focus on animal welfare, digitalisation and reducing food waste and Farm to fork.
Mexico's agrifood surplus increases
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development reported that between January and July of this year the surplus agrifood trade balance increased by 21.4% compared to the same period of the previous year.
Germany: 300 million euros for improved animal welfare
Germany's economic stimulus package for 2020 and 2021 will allocate a total of 300 million euros for barn remodeling that promotes greater animal welfare.
US building National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility
This will be the first laboratory facility in the U.S. to provide BSL-4 laboratories capable of housing cattle and other large livestock, and will eventually replace the Plum Island Animal Disease Center.
Iowa State University researchers investigate ag supply chain resiliency
USDA grant funds the study about how COVID-19 has impacted the U.S. food supply chain to find short- and long-term solutions to increase resiliency against future disruptions.
Implementation of the EU Nitrate Directive: joint declaration by BMU and BM
The Federal Council has approved the General Administrative Regulation for the designation of nitrate contaminated and eutrophicated areas.
Tonisity Webinar – Smart farming; the importance of data for sustainable pig production
Animal health and nutrition company, Tonisity, will be hosting the webinar on October 2 with guest speakers Harjan Westerman and Gerard Weijers.
Ceva launches ForcerisTM across Europe
European Patent Office decides in Ceva’s favour, clearing the way for the launch of ForcerisTM across Europe.
Hypor: Finding the right pig for the right system
A producer's experience using group housing with the Hypor Libra* and his advice for producers looking to switch to this system.
CPF partners with Ministry of Labour to bolster economy with new hires
New graduates will be hired for roles in veterinary medicine, animal husbandry, and research to develop the company's smart farming and bolster Thailand's economy.
Colombia negotiates pork exports with several countries
Colombia works to export pork to China, Korea, and Japan.
Germany sets minimum farrowing pen size
The Federal Council now requires farrowing pens to have an area of 6.5 m².
Philippines: New laboratory to combat ASF, animal diseases
The modern animal disease laboratory will ultimately help protect the livestock industries in Central Luzon from diseases like ASF and FMD.
EuroTier China exhibition: in-person knowledge-sharing possible in the pandemic
The trade show offered a physical and virtual platform and had over 12,000 visitors over three days - a positive signal to livestock and exhibition sectors.
France: One third of meats marketed have inadequate labels
The DGCCRF has carried out inspections to verify compliance with the rules of labelling and traceability of meat: pork, beef, poultry, and lamb.