World meat industry news

3 goods you wouldn’t believe Russia imports

  • 21 Nov 07:36

We bet you know what the country exports (hint: oil and gas). But what do you know about its imports?From Nov.1, Russiahasliftedthe import ban on Turkish tomatoes that was imposed following the downing of a Russian fighter jet by Turkish forces in 2015. According to Russian officials, 50,000 tons of tomatoes will be allowed to enter the country and when this limit is reached the sides will discuss the prospects of further imports. In return Turkey is expected to ease its restrictions towards Russian agricultural and meat exports. Don’t think that Russia is not producing tomatoes itself: By October 2017 almost 190,000 tonswere grownby domestic. Read more...

Feeding the world organically: Reduction of animals needed

  • 20 Nov 10:29

Feeding the planet organically in theory would be possible, but it requires a revolution in the way food is produced and consumed – which includes a transformation of the meat industry. So much has become clear from a recent publication by a conglomerate of European scholars. The group of researchers, based in Switzerland, Austria, Italy and the United Kingdom, and often associated with institutes focusing on organic production, published their findings this month inNature Communicationsthis November. The researchers admit that solely converting to 100% organic production within an agricultural production system that should provide the same quantities and. Read more...

Russian pig industry warning issued

  • 20 Nov 10:25

Russian pig industry warning issued.Nearly ussia will. Read more...

How to Keep Cows Happy

  • 17 Nov 04:29

Corrals are used on livestock farms around the world to round up the animals when they need to be weighed or vaccinated. New research now shows that removing splashes of colors, shadows or water puddles from corrals, keeping noise levels down and not using dogs and electric prods can dramatically reduce the stress cattle experience. Maria Lúcia Pereira Lima of the Instituto de Zootecnia Sertãozinho in Brazil is the lead author of this study in Springer's journalTropical Animal Health and Production. According to Ms Lima, best practices are not standard in the construction of the traditional corrals used on Brazilian farms. Facilities are often. Read more...

ECA criticise Rural Development spending

  • 16 Nov 08:29

A new process for planning EU rural development spending is too long and complex, with shortcomings that hinder both performance and results, according to a report from the European Court of Auditors. EU rural development policy aims to make agriculture more competitive, ensure the sustainable management of natural resources and achieve balanced development of rural economies and communities. The EU plans to spend nearly €100 billion on rural development over the period 2014 to 2020. The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development provides financial support for measures carried out by the Member States through national or regional Rural Development. Read more...

Ukraine increases meat exports by 1.5 times this year

  • 16 Nov 08:28

Meat exports from Ukraine have increased by 1.5 times this year to US$397 million in value terms, with the country shedding its previous. Read more...

Russian rejoice as Saudi opens meat trade

  • 14 Nov 10:02

Saudi Arabia has opened its market for Russian poultry, beef and lamb, according. Read more...

Ban for poultry from Bulgaria

  • 13 Nov 12:17

The Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) has announced a temporary ban on imports of chicken meat from Bulgaria. The restrictions are being placed due to an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N8 avian influenza in Bulgaria. Russia will not allow the imports of poultry meat and products containing chicken. Furthermore, food and feed additives for poultry, with the exception of those of plant origin or resulting from chemical and microbiological synthesis, are also. Read more...

Meat production reached 1,637 mill. tonns

  • 13 Nov 12:16

Ukraine produced 1,637 mill. t of meat in the first nine months of 2017, reporting an increase of 0.2% compared to the similar period from the previous year, according to the data from Economic Discussion Club cited by ProAgro. By meat type, between January and September 2017, Ukraine reported 0.1% increase in beef production, 1.4% in poultry production, and 1.6% in pork, compared to the similar period in 2016. Furthermore, in the period stated, Ukraine's meat and meat products exports increased by 23% compared to the first nine months of 2016, reaching 268,000 t. Whilst, the meat imports rose by 22% in the same period, reaching 156,000 t,. Read more...

Russia says meat and livestock ban expansion made to fight smuggling

  • 10 Nov 09:54

The Russian government has justified its expansion of the range of meat and livestock products from the European Union (EU), USA, Australia, Canada and their allies as a strategy to defeat sanctions-busting smuggling. Read more...