Brazil and Ukraine sign agriculture accordance
On Tuesday, October 25, representatives of the Brazilian and Ukrainian government signed two agricultural cooperation agreements.
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Belarus' food export up 26% in January-August
In January-August 2011, Belarus’ exports of food products were up by 25.8% from the same period last year to a total of $2591.8 million.
Russia: economic impact of African Swine Fever
VPSS forecasts that continued spread of ASF could result in an economic impact as high as RUR8 billion ($267 million) by year’s end.
China: Sichuan to invest USD60m in pig farming
To increase pig production capacity, the government of Sichuan province has deployed some CNY 383.55 million (USD 60.4 million) to the local pig industry.
European Union: Parliament demands smarter use of antibiotics
Tighter controls on the use of antimicrobials - such as antibiotics - are needed to fight growing bacteria resistance, says a resolution adopted by Parliament on Thursday.
Ukraine lifts ban on imports of pigs and pork from Lithuania
The State Veterinary and Phytosanitary Service of Ukraine has lifted a ban on imports of pigs and pork from Lithuania.
Commission urges France and Greece to strengthen measures to combat water pollution by nitrates
In France, the current legal framework and the nitrates action plans for zones vulnerable to nitrate pollution do not effectively guarantee that this pollution is addressed effectively, as required by EU law. Greece too has a number of failings in this area.
Russia to impose grain exports duties
According to the Prime-Minister of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, in the current year grain exports will total nearly 24-25 mln tonnes.After that we will impose the certain limitations.
Warms water in winter
Sub-zero conditions last winter caused huge problems for pig farmers due to drinking systems freezing up, particularly in straw-based housing.
Lithuania: CSF has been eradicated
On the basis of the testing results and clinical investigation of pigs, the veterinary authorities of Lithuania have concluded that CSF has been eradicated.
Less meat consumed in Estonia
Pork has remained the most favored meat, with 34 kilograms per resident consumed last year.
Researchers identify genetic traits in pigs to help deliver tastiest meat
Irish researchers have identified genetic traits in pigs that can be used to ensure the tastiest, healthiest pigmeat is delivered to consumers.
Novus celebrates its 20th anniversary and inaugurates a new Research Center in Reus, Spain.
On Oct 18 and 19th, Novus International, Inc. will host in Tarragona (Spain) more than 100 leaders in the feed and food sectors from more than 30 countries, for the celebration of Novus’s 20th Anniversary in the region of Europe, Middle East and Africa. Customers, partners and friends of Novus will gather together to enjoy a Celebration Ceremony, as well as the Inauguration of a state-of-the-art Novus Research Center of Excellence in Reus (Spain), followed by a Scientific Symposium focused on ‘Innovation with Integrity’.
Finland's meat imports double
Even though Finland produces pork in surplus and exports it to other countries, pork still featured prominently among imports due to its low price.
Southeast Asian floods could cause food shortage
In Thailand alone, 9.9 million head of livestock are at risk according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives.
New outbreak of FMD in China
Last week China's veterinary authorities informed the OIE of a new focus of foot and mouth disease.