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21 November 2020
Emerging research shows that Australians care more about their food since the start of the pandemicThe research from the National Farmers Federation shows that almost one quarter of Australians say that COVID-19 has made them more conscious of where their food comes from. ...
20 November 2020
Weekly beef and dairy digest: COVID-19 impacts trade flows and the US rethinks its posture towards ChinaJim Wyckoff's latest update tracks market changes in China and outlines the latest updates in the US dairy industry. ...
CME update: cattle futures tumble as surge in coronavirus sparks demand worriesUS cattle futures plummeted on 19 November on worries about demand for beef as soaring COVID-19 infections across the country threatened more restaurant and food service closures and forced more Americans to shelter at home....
UK farm vets work to establish a country-wide network of "Farm Vet Champions"As part of the UK's farm animal antibiotics targets for 2024, vets propose creating a network to support farmers with herd health planning and disease prevention. ...
Australia celebrates National Agriculture DayAustralians turned out in huge numbers on 20 November to celebrate National Agriculture Day....
Virtual tool launched by QMS to help farmers ‘Meat the Grade’Livestock farmers will now have access to a free online tool which will help them to boost their bottom line by improving livestock selection and management for slaughter. ...
19 November 2020
CME update: cattle futures retreat as COVID-19 surge stokes demand worriesUS cattle futures plunged on 18 November as rising COVID-19 infection rates sparked concerns about potential supply chain disruptions and reduced demand for beef as health restrictions shutter restaurants and discourage travel....
Data shows that US farmers earn 11.9 cents for each Thanksgiving food dollarAhead of the Thanksgiving holiday, the US NFU says that higher grocery prices demonstrate the need for nutrition assistance for Americans and antitrust enforcement. ...
On-farm carbon footprinting now available in UK The UK's Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will launch its first wave of on-farm carbon footprinting through its Farm Excellence network. ...
British vets welcome ambitious new four-year antibiotic use targetsThe British Veterinary Association has welcomed new sector-specific targets for responsible antibiotic use for the farm sector over the next four years....
Chocolate milk: Sports drink of championsIt is the time of year when students are gearing up for the fall sports season. Whether playing football, volleyball or soccer, youth are practicing hard, sweating and burning many calories. ...
18 November 2020
Poland’s beef and dairy producers face difficult seasonCOVID-19 lockdowns and movement restrictions are placing increased pressure on Poland, the EU’s fourth-largest dairy producer....
CME update: cattle futures rise on firm cash market and higher beef pricesUS live cattle futures rose for a second straight session on 17 November, lifted by higher cash beef prices and signs that cash cattle at feedlot auctions would trade at steady to higher prices this week....
China’s trade partners resist coronavirus food tests on importsMajor food-producing countries are growing increasingly irritated with China’s scrutiny of imported products and are calling on it to stop aggressive testing for the coronavirus....
US Agricultural Alliance releases transformative climate policy recommendationsAgriculture and environmental groups find ways that farmers, ranchers, forest owners and food sector can deliver and benefit from climate solutions....
AHDB explores the changing consumer dynamics in light of COVID-19The economic ripple effect of COVID-19 led consumers to re-evaluate their buying behaviours – with price, value for money and buying local becoming more of a priority during lockdown....
17 November 2020
CME update: cattle futures bounce back as Wall Street rallies, but worries remainUS cattle futures ended mostly higher on 16 November on spill-over support from soaring equities markets....
Tyson beats profit estimates and sees lower COVID-19 costs for 2021Tyson Foods beat Wall Street’s estimates for its fourth-quarter profit on 16 November, but faces rising costs for animal feed and increasing uncertainty over labour as COVID-19 cases surge in the US....
Copa and Cogeca call for decisive EU action and policy solutions to stabilise agricultural marketsCopa and Cogeca Presidents underline the importance of EU action and strong Common Agricultural Policy to stabilise markets and assist farmers during uncertain times....
England updates rules for seasonal farm workersSeasonal workers arriving in England to carry out essential work on farms ahead of the Christmas season are now able to begin working as soon as they arrive in the country. ...
16 November 2020
CME update: cattle futures sag as COVID-19 spike threatens beef demandUS livestock futures slumped on 13 November as surging coronavirus cases raised expectations for lockdowns on commerce that will hurt demand for meat from restaurants, hotels and other venues....
New Zealand’s PM Ardern hits bac at Chinese claims of COVID-19 contamination on beefNew Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she is confident no meat products were exported from the country with COVID-19, seeming to contradict claims from Chinese authorities that they had detected coronavirus on frozen beef products from New Zealand....
China detects traces of coronavirus on frozen meat and packaging from global exportersThe Chinese city of Jinan says that it has found coronavirus on beef and tripe and their packaging from Brazil, Bolivia and New Zealand, while two other provincial capitals detected traces of the virus on pork packaging from Argentina....
New COVID-19 controls in China could put frozen food importers on iceThough the WHO and USDA say that the risk of catching COVID-19 from frozen food is low, China has repeatedly sounded alarms after detecting the virus on product packaging....
Major meat companies need to address environmental negligence claims before it harms the bottom lineConsultancy firm GlobalData says that JBS, BRF and other meat manufacturers need to address environmental negligence claims before retailers cut ties altogether. ...
Webinar from Ceva plans to explore bovine respiratory diseaseCeva promises to take delegates to "the next level of BRD diagnostics and treatment". ...
Can AI help identify sick livestock? New research project aims to use AI and "cutting edge" technology to reduce the environmental impact of farming. ...
Less energy for cows after leaving out the dry period is beneficial for fertilityLowering the energy level in the ration at the beginning of lactation in cows that have not been dry improves fertility. ...
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