Berkshire triticale a growing grain option in 2013
Berkshire triticale was bred through the Pork CRC to be a high yielding grain with a higher digestible energy content than contemporary varieties.
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Panama FTA further enhances opportunities for U.S. meat in Central America
On the pork side, duties of 60 percent to 70 percent on most cuts will be eliminated through a duty-free tariff-rate quota (TRQ).
USA: FSIS is proposing to amend the meat, poultry, and egg products import regulations
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing to amend the meat, poultry, and egg products import regulations to provide for the Agency's Public Health Information System (PHIS) Import Component.
USMEF supports efforts to lift Russian trade restrictions
USMEF support calls by U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk and USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack for Russia to suspend these new measures and restore market access for U.S. beef and pork products.
Europe: improving the functioning of the food supply chain
The Forum recommended maintaining a multi-stakeholder dialogue on priorities such as the improvement of the European Food Prices Monitoring Tool.
Italy: European aid for the Sardinian pig farms
The EU approves aids for the pig farms subject to restrictions due to the health measures imposed for the control of the ASF.
Russia: Rosselkhoznadzor’s to prevent import of meat from animals fed using ractopamin
Imported controlled meat and meat products must be accompanied with a document issued by exporting country which confirms that the products were manufactured without using ractopamin.
Spain: increase of the Spanish meat exportations
The 54% of the total value of the exportations is due to pig meat.
United States: Senate vote on establishing Permanent Normal Trade Relations with Russia
The legislation, which passed by a vote of 92-4, is expected to double American exports to Russia within five years.
Produmix gives a lecture at the University of La Rioja
Within the Internationalization Program “Cátedra de Internacionalización” of the University of La Rioja, it took place the conference "Foreign Trade Aimed Towards Central and South America", with the outstanding participation of Produmix.
Council agrees to launch free trade negotiations with Japan
Japan is the EU's seventh-largest trading partner while the EU is Japan's third-largest trading partner.
WTO Arbitrator determines reasonable period of time in “US-COOL” dispute
The WTO arbitrator decided that the United States has until May 23, 2013, to bring its COOL measure into compliance with its WTO obligations.
Banff Pork Seminar 2013 extends early registration
With a theme of “The Challenge of Change” the upcoming seminar will tackle the issues of most importance to producers and their industry.
Bioniche Life Sciences Inc. announces a change to its Board of Directors
Bioniche Life Sciences Inc., a research-based, technology-driven Canadian biopharmaceutical company, today announced that one of its Directors – Mr. Nick Photiades – is stepping down from the Board of Directors.
Hull hat-trick for Yorkshire pig farmer
Yorkshire pig farmer Ian Broumpton has scored a hat-trick by winning the Supreme Championship for the third time in succession with a pen of five cutter pigs at the Hull Market Christmas Show and Sale.
Philippines: Sec. Alcala inaugurate P83-M ‘AA’ abattoir in Iloilo
Triple-A abattoir or facilities employ modern equipment and procedures that comply with international standards.