Brazil seeks more agriculture trade with China
Abreu wants Brazilian beef, chicken and pork parts that are certified by Brazil's sanitary regulators sent to China without having to be certified by the Asian country's inspectors.
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ISAAA - Global Status of Commercialized Biotech/GM Crops: 2014
18 million farmers in 28 countries planted more than 181 million hectares in 2014, up from 175 million in 27 countries in 2013.
United Kingdom: MRSA found in piglets
According to NPA, livestock-associated MRSA has been identified in two piglets in eastern England by Defra's Animal and Plant Health Agency.
Ruth Kimmelshue appointed to Cargill corporate position; retains Wichita roles
Ruth Kimmelshue has been appointed to a corporate position, joining an executive team responsible for overseeing Cargill’s international animal protein and salt operations, effective March 1, 2015.
Nutreco announces results of Extraordinary General Meeting
The Extraordinary General Meeting discussed the recommended public offer for Nutreco N.V. by SHV investments Ltd, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of SHV Holdings N.V., and passed a number of resolutions conditionally connected with this offer.
Thermal imaging being used by BPEX to ‘close the gap’
BPEX is now using thermal imaging to help assess the condition of pig housing as part of its ‘closing the gap strategy’.
Coordinating control strategies against African swine fever in Eastern Africa
Considering the expansion of the pig sector in eastern Africa, the increasing trend in ASF outbreaks in the sub-region and its transboundary nature, the disease has been identified as a high priority for the region.
China promises no systematic food safety accidents
The government will spend more on completing a monitoring network and efficient plans for food safety emergencies while continuing to build local regulatory agencies.
Italy renews the banning of the growing of MON810
The decision foresees the implementation in Italy of the new Directive on genetically modified organisms (GMO).
European Union: Ten years of traceability online in Europe to have safer food
TRACES – the Commission’s free online system that enhances the safety of the food chain and facilitates trade – celebrates its 10th birthday.
FAO food price index declines in January, cereal output poised for record
Wheat, soy oil, pork among main drivers, helped by weaker euro and lower oil prices.
Mexico and France: cooperation in the agri-food sector
The aim is to make agriculture, and activities related to agri-food systems, a priority among the leaders of both countries.
Mexico ready to be declared free of Aujeszky's disease
The Chief Director of SENASICA, Enrique Sánchez Cruz, announced that Mexico is ready to declare to the world their Aujeszky's Disease Free Status.
France: Health Inspection on pig farms Order published
The decree, dated January 16, 2015 makes health inspections on pig farms compulsory.
Mexico: increase of the agriculture and livestock exports
The agriculture and livestock exports increased by 8.5% during the January-December 2014 period.
European Union: EMA recommended 20 new medicines for animals in 2014
The past year saw the first recommendation of a marker vaccine for the immunisation of pigs against classical swine fever virus.