Ukraine bans pork imports from Lithuania, Russia's central district
Ukraine has banned imports of pigs and pork from Lithuania and the Central Federal District of Russia following an outbreak of classical swine fever and African swine fever there.
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Russia - ASF Outbreak in Torzhok
Pigs were found dead in a pig farm situated in the territory of one of the penal colonies in Torzhok, the Tver Oblast.
Russia - Temporary restrictions on import of animal products from three states of Brazil
As it was earlier reported, inspections of 29 Brazilian plants carried out by the Rosselkhoznadzor specialists in April 2011 demonstrated that control provided by the Veterinary Services of Brazil over compliance with the Customs Union and the Russian Federation veterinary and sanitary norms and requirements was significantly relaxed.
Ukraine canceled grain exports quotas
According to the announcement of the Minister of Agrarian Policy Nikolay Prysyazhnyuk, Ukraine canceled quotas for export of all grains.
Russia announces plans to lift grain export ban
European wheat prices fell on Monday after Russia, traditionally one of the world’s top exporters of the commodity, announced plans to end a grain embargo on July 1.
Smithfield Foods announces termination of negotiations to acquire controlling interest in Campofrio Food Group
Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced today that it has terminated negotiations with respect to its proposed joint delisting takeover bid, together with Mr. Pedro Ballve, to acquire the remaining shares of Campofrio Food Group, S.A.
JSR signs key German contract
JSR, one of the world’s leading pig genetics businesses, has made further strides in Europe by signing a key distribution contract with Premium Pork Farms GmbH, based in Neuenkirchen, Westphalia, Germany’s prime pig production area.
Ufac-UK: Head miller appointed
Alan Mundie has been recruited as head miller by specialist feed supplement manufacturer, Ufac-UK.
Tanzania – New outbreak of African swine fever
The OIE has reported a new outbreaks of african swine fever in Tanzania. The affected village is located in its southwest region of Mbeya.
USA - Veterinary Services Investment Act will benefit animal and public health
The United States faces a critical shortage of veterinarians and veterinary medical services in certain areas designated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Legislation introduced today by U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee chairwoman Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Sen. Thad Cochran (R-Miss.), ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, aims to direct resources to help solve the problems.
South Korea to ban use of antibiotics in animals feed
South Korea plans to ban the mixing of antibiotics with animal feed from July in an effort to raise consumer trust in the safety of livestock products, Yonhap news agency reported quoting the government as saying Tuesday.
Lithuania reports an outbreak of classical swine fever
On 1st June 2011, in the central part of Lithuania, in the village of Šils, during an investigation in the pig farm of the joint-stock company “Beržs kompleksas”, an outbreak of classical swine fever (CSF) was confirmed by the National Food and Veterinary Risk Assessment Institute (NFVRAI), which is the designated National Reference Laboratory for CSF of Lithuania.
Canada – 2010 farm income
Realized net farm income amounted to $4.5 billion in 2010, an increase of $1.4 billion (+46.1%) from 2009 as the decline in operating costs outpaced a slight decrease in receipts. The increase in 2010 followed a 16.6% drop in 2009.
Germany - Meat production in 1st quarter of 2011 stagnating at high level
In the first quarter of 2011, just under 2 million tonnes of meat were produced from commercial slaughtering in Germany.
United Kingdom - Research into country of origin labelling announced
The majority of meat and dairy products now feature information on where their ingredients came from or where they were produced, according to research announced by Food Minister Jim Paice.
European Union - A new dawn for the CAP: greener farming and more secure food supplies
If the EU's future Common Agricultural Policy is to enjoy the support of all EU taxpayers, it must be equipped to provide food security and environmental protection, create new jobs and provide renewable energy, argued the EP Agriculture Committee on Wednesday. This will mean keeping the EU agriculture budget unchanged so that farmers have a reasonable incentive to meet these new challenges.