Japan and Russia are to start trading meat products in earnest during the second half of this year, following an agreement. Read more...
Global food commodity prices rose in June, led by wheat and meat prices.TheFAOFood Price Index, a monthly trade-weighted index tracking international market prices of five major food commodity groups, released today, averaged 175.2 points in June, up 1.4 per cent from May and 7.0 per cent from a year earlier. The FAO Cereal Price Index rose by 4.2 per cent in the month, amid surging prices of high-protein wheat due to deteriorating crop conditions in the United States of America. Maize prices, by contrast, declined amid record harvests in South America. FAO's price indices for meat and dairy products also rose, while those for vegetable oils and sugar. Read more...
The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) scientists have proposed a new approach for identifying the impacts of climate change and extreme weather on the variability of global and regional wheat production. The study analysed the effect of heat and water anomalies on crop losses over a 30-year period. JRC scientists studied the relative importance of heat stress and drought on wheat yields between 1980 and 2010. They developed a new Combined Stress Index in order to better understand the effects of concurrent heat and water stress events. The study 'Wheat yield loss attributable to heat waves, drought and water excess at the global,. Read more...
A Polish steak has been crowned the winner of the. Read more...
RBTH lists the pros and cons for foreign farmers in Russia, as well as the state benefits that one can expect to receive. What are the main advantages for farmers in Russia? Source: Vitaliy Timkiv/TASS Since the Russian embargo on European food was enacted in 2014, Russia has been witnessing a surge of growth as new farms work to produce healthy food to meet the demands of cities with over a million residents. This growth is enhanced, not only by the lack of competition from European producers, but also by legislation that creates incentives for farmers, even those who are foreign citizens. What are the main advantages for farmers in. Read more...
The US pork industry continues to emphasise that pork trades should not be harmed as the Trump administration is revising the current trade agreement with Canada and Mexico. A drastic revision may negatively affect pork exports, the United States National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has pointed out at various moments in May and June. The North American Free Trade Agreement (Nafta) is an agreement that has been existing between Canada, the US and Mexico, since 1994. The US pork industry has been benefiting enormously from this deal, with Mexico and Canada particularly being number 2 and number 4 trade partners for exporting US pork. 0% tax for pork. Read more...
The Ulster Farmers’ Union says the decision by the US Department of Agriculture to ban the import of fresh Brazilian beef echoes its concerns that sanctions by the European Union have not matched the scale of shortcomings highlighted by allegations of bribery to allow the export of sub-standard meat. This was reported by Farming Life. Commenting, UFU president, Barclay Bell said: “It is wrong that the European Commission is pressing ahead with attempts to secure a free trade deal with the Mercosur countries of South America, when there is such a big question mark over the fitness of one of the key players to export food. We agree with other farm. Read more...
The Russian pigmeat industry is claiming its domestic production is booming in 2017 and may reach 4.2 million (m) tonnes, up from. Read more...
Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures settled higher on Thursday, and the July contract notched fresh highs, supported by their discounts to cash prices and fund buying prior to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's neutral quarterly hog report, said traders. The USDA's report showed a record number of hogs for the March-May period, but the results were within analysts' forecasts. July ended 1.550 cents per pound higher at 89.475 cents, and hit a fresh high of 89.650 cents. August finished 1.275 cents higher at 80.750 cents, and above the 20-day moving average of 80.378 cents. Hog futures received an added boost from surprising cash price. Read more...
Avian Influenza virus has a worldwide distribution and causes disease presented as different forms, ranging from highly pathogenic AI (HPAI) infections caused by H5 & H7 strains and low pathogenic AI (LPAI) infections caused by H9N2 strains. The disease has a massive impact on poultry production. HPAI types lead to trade restrictions, food shortages and industry job losses. LPAI causes severe performance losses in growing flocks leading to reduced productivity and profitability. Vaccination has become increasingly important in avian influenza control as a part of a multi-pronged approach, complementing the massive efforts expended in controlling the disease. Read more...
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