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15 November 2019
Rabobank Protein Outlook 2020: Seeking Opportunities in an Uncertain WorldRaboResearch Food & Agribusiness published its annual global animal protein outlook. In general, African swine fever (ASF) overwhelms the outlook for 2020 – as it has done during 2019 – and will pull down overall growth, as well as bring uncertainty...
14 November 2019
Why Sustainability?When the topic of sustainability comes up in conversation in cattle circles, it’s common to see heads shaking. It’s not a topic we like to discuss in our industry – primarily because it’s so often raised with bad intentions and worse information....
12 November 2019
New Zealand's Zero Carbon Bill a Mixed Bag for Farmers New Zealand's Zero Carbon Bill is described as "mixed bag" for farmers, according to DairyNZ Chief Executive Dr Tim Mackle. He's urging all political parties to work together to find consensus on a pathway forward....
06 November 2019
Canadian Beef Trade to China ResumedEffective immediately, Canadian meat export certificates to China will be resumed, according to the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA). ...
22 October 2019
Best by, sell by and use by — what do they mean?Spoiled milk? Your nose knows better than your eyes....
14 October 2019
Shine Fades on US-China Trade AgreementThe shine fades on US-China trade agreement as grain trading turns mixed, writes Jim Wyckoff, market analyst. ...
Vilsack: Long-range Optimism about US ExportsDespite a lingering trade war with China, U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) President and CEO Tom Vilsack listed reasons today for dairy farmers to be optimistic about the long-term growth of U.S. dairy exports, especially in high-demand markets in the...
09 October 2019
How is Blockchain Being Used in the Ag Digital Supply Chain?Heard of blockchain, but not really sure what it is? Raja Ramachandran, CEO of Ripe.io, explained to attendees at the Swine Innovation Summit in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, about how blockchain is being used in the ag digital supply chain....
02 October 2019
Where Would FMD Control Be Without Diagnostics?ANALYSIS - Dr. Don King leads a team of 25 scientists and students who have recently celebrated 60 years of the World Reference Laboratory for Foot-and-Mouth Disease (WRLFMD) in support of global initiatives to control FMD....
26 September 2019
US and Japan Agree to Trade DealANALYSIS - US farmers and ranchers can sleep a little better tonight. The US-Japan Trade Agreement was signed on Wednesday by US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in New York. ...
21 September 2019
FoodBytes! Chicago 2019 Winners Showcase Upcycling Dairy Waste, Sustainable Salmon & Cactus-Based FoodsSustainable food and agriculture entrepreneurs showcased solutions to improve the way we grow food and feed the world at FoodBytes! Chicago, a live pitch competition and business mentorship platform presented by Rabobank, the world’s largest food and...
16 September 2019
Farmer Unity Important in Achieving Outcome in Beef TalksIRELAND - IFA President Joe Healy said that after a difficult weekend of negotiations, a realistic and deliverable agreement has been reached, and will be recommended by all organisations....
02 September 2019
The Pirbright Institute Grants New License for Foot-and-mouth Disease VaccineThe Pirbright Institute and its research partners have granted MSD Animal Health (known as Merck Animal Health in the US) an exclusive commercial licence for a new, effective and affordable vaccine to protect livestock against several serotypes of foot-and-mouth...
20 August 2019
Experts Call for End to Overuse of Antibiotics in LivestockAUSTRALIA - The country's experts are calling for cutting down the amounts of antibiotics being given to animals in an attempt to help address antibiotic resistance in humans....
18 July 2019
New Study Provides Insight into Brexit Impacts for Beef, Lamb SectorsUK - A new report released today (18 July) reveals the full extent of Brexit’s potential implications for British beef and lamb supply chains....
10 July 2019
Govt Likely to Lose Dail Vote on MercosurEU - Following an IFA lobby day of TDs & Senators on the sell-out EU Mercosur trade deal, and last night’s debate in the Dáil, IFA President Joe Healy said Fianna Fail has confirmed that they will vote against the Government on a Sinn Fein motion re...
04 July 2019
FAO Food Price Index Steady in JuneGLOBAL - Global food prices declined marginally in June, as lower prices of dairy products and vegetable oils more than offset a significant jump in maize quotations, and are now very close to their level of a year ago, according to a report by the Food...
01 July 2019
Food, Agriculture Must Play Vital Part in Reaching a Sustainable FutureGLOBAL - There is a growing realization that food and agriculture must play a vital part in reaching the Sustainable Development Goals and that in this context, FAO provides a neutral forum to address global issues of transboundary dimensions, the UN...
25 June 2019
Ireland’s Bovine TB Eradication Programme Advanced by DiagnosticsIn the 1950s, Ireland set out to eradicate bovine tuberculosis (bTB). Today, they have a very successful bTB eradication programme in place that dramatically reduced production losses, maintained their export status and has helped their beef and dairy...
24 June 2019
IFA Protest at EU Commission Office Over Sellout to South AmericaIRELAND - Yesterday (Sunday, 23 July), IFA President Joe Healy revealed plans to lead IFA National Officers and members of the IFA Livestock Committee in a protest at the EU Commission offices in Dublin at 8am this morning over the double standards of...
21 June 2019
Brexit Survey Shows Ongoing Uncertainty is Eroding Confidence Levels in Scottish AgricultureSCOTLAND, UK - Ongoing uncertainty around the Brexit process and a lack of clarity and direction on future policy and funding is eroding the confidence of Scotland’s farmers and crofters....
19 June 2019
'Its Time to Reform US Dairy Industry,' Says NFUUS - June is National Dairy Month, making it a good time to highlight the important role family dairies play in the global food system, while also reflecting on the economic difficulties that America’s dairy farmers are currently facing....
17 June 2019
EU, US Reach Agreement on Imports of Hormone-free BeefEU - On Friday, the European Commission shared with Member States the successful outcome of negotiations to review the functioning of an existing quota to import hormone-free beef into the EU....
06 June 2019
Food Prices Rise Amid Weak Production Outlook for MaizeGLOBAL - Global food prices rose for the fifth consecutive month in May, pushed up by rising prices of cheese and maize due to adverse weather conditions....
29 May 2019
Farming Unions Urge New MEPs to Engage with Farming CommunitiesUK - Responding to the results of the European elections, the four UK farming union Presidents are calling on the newly elected UK MEPs to listen to the views of their agricultural communities and help shape an enabling policy environment for the 75,000...
15 May 2019
Livestock Farmers Urged to Follow Guidance to Prevent Bluetongue Spreading to UKUK - NFU Scotland has joined other organisations from across the livestock sector to urge farmers to think carefully about importing animals from areas that are known to be infected with bluetongue (BTV) virus. ...
13 May 2019
Farmers Need Lifeboat to Survive Low Prices, Oversupply Caused by Trade WarUS - On the heels of unsuccessful trade negotiations with China, the White House was expected to increase tariffs from 10 percent to 25 percent on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods early Friday morning. ...
10 May 2019
Beef Demand and Cattle PricesCattle prices are derived from the total value that consumers place on beef products, writes Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Livestock Marketing Specialist. ...
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