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20 October 2020
UK dairy labour survey to investigate national worker shortageDairy farm owners and managers are being encouraged to complete a survey to highlight the issues they have when recruiting labour following an announcement by Government last month (29 September) that access to foreign labour would be limited....
19 October 2020
CME update: cattle futures sink as domestic and export demand for beef slackensUS cattle futures dipped on 16 October as traders contended with weaker-than-expected export figures....
JBS CEO says that Brazil is producing more meat with less landGilberto Tomazoni, CEO of meat packing giant JBS SA, reports that livestock suppliers in Brazil are producing more while using less land....
Brazil to suspend tariffs on corn and soy until 2021Brazil will suspend tariffs on corn and soy imports form countries outside the Mercosur trading bloc until early 2021 in a bid to reduce food prices that are contributing to inflation....
Stalled Brexit negotiations threaten EU agri-food industryMembers of the EU-wide agri-food sector welcome continued negotiations between the UK and EU, but ask for greater clarity and support when planning for the future relationship. ...
MEPs to make decisive vote on CAP this weekEU farming unions Copa and Cogeca say that MEPs must focus on the urgent needs of farmers and agri-cooperatives as they vote on the Common Agricultural Policy. ...
High Forage Diets? 3 Things to ConsiderThe ambiguous title for this article is because the definition of high forage diets is vague and unique to different people....
18 October 2020
What does the wider public think of EU food and farming? Key public opinion research showcases how sustainability, rural vitality and food security play into perceptions of EU food and farming. ...
17 October 2020
EU adopts new methane reduction strategyThe European Commission has adopted a new strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, paying particular attention to cutting methane emissions as part of the European Green Deal. ...
16 October 2020
Mexico's consumer protection office resolves first cases in dairy product disputeMexico's government has begun resolving a string of disputes with major food suppliers over dairy products pulled from market shelves this week for breaches of standards, and aims to settle pending issues quickly, a senior official said on 15 October....
CME update: US cattle futures dip as the second wave of COVID-19 increasesUS cattle futures sank on 15 October as impending COVID-19 lockdowns in Europe threaten global meat demand....
Weekly protein digest: China's meat imports expected to fall in 2021Jim Wyckoff's latest beef and dairy industry updates track China's import future and the international dairy market. ...
US Senate proposes mini-stimulus package, but relief for farmers is still unlikely After talks over COVID-19 relief for farmers stalled last week, Senate Republicans proposed a mini-stimulus package that would fund the Paycheck Protection Program, but doubts remain about whether it will be adopted. ...
NFU complaint on breach of partiality upheld by BBC The BBC has upheld an impartiality breach complaint made by the National Farmers Union regarding the BBC1 documentary, "Meat: a threat to our planet?"...
Copa and Cogeca showcase five key ways to support women farmers and female entrepreneurs In honour of the International Day of Rural Women on 15 October, Copa and Cogeca, the EU farming union, outline the contributions of female farmers and entrepreneurs for European agriculture. ...
15 October 2020
NCBA welcomes additional research on brucella species The National Cattlemen's Beef Association commends the USDA for increased research on brucella species in large animals. ...
Fonterra increases farmgate milk price as Chinese demand ramps upFonterra Co-operative Group Ltd raised the price range it pays farmers for milk on 15 October as demand from China, its top market, picks up....
CME update: cattle futures dip as wholesale beef prices softenUS cattle futures sank on 14 October following the cash markets lower while wholesale beef prices continue to decrease....
J&F Investimentos, parent company of Brazil’s JBS, pleads guilty to US foreign bribery chargesBrazil’s J&F Investimentos plead guilty to US foreign bribery charges and agreed to pay $128.25 million in criminal fines....
How can the EU build a sustainable livestock sector?New report from the European Commission explores the sustainability and future of Europe's livestock sector....
NFU president meets Prime Minister NFU President Minette Batters met Prime Minister Boris Johnson on 14 October to discuss the need for the UK to safeguard British farming's high standards in trade policy. ...
7 Research Takeaways: Rethinking sulfate sources of trace minerals in animal feedTrouw Nutrition is sharing global research findings that show the source of trace mineral affects dairy cow performance. The “Time to Rethink the Use of Sulfates in Dairy Rations” presentation draws on research conducted internally and with multiple...
14 October 2020
CME update: cattle futures rebound after recent lossesUS live cattle futures corrected on 13 October amid a stronger wholesale market....
Argentina’s oilseed workers go on strike at key portsArgentina’s Federation of Oilseeds Workers began open-ended wage strikes on 13 October, with no sign of government intervention that would force members back to work during new contract negotiations....
New campaign hopes to give grass-fed Irish beef an edge Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board, is launching a big impact marketing campaign placing grass-fed Irish beef in the spotlight this autumn in a bid to drive awareness of its premium qualities and Ireland’s unique grass-fed production systems...
EU farming union calls for leaders to use ERI to help the agriculture sector recover from COVID-19Investments and the rapid deployment of funds are critical to keep the EU's agriculture sector and rural areas on track during the on-going COVID-19 crisis. ...
The UK must reward farmers for maintaining and improving landscapes, says NFUThe UK's National Farmers Union is launching a new report that shows the pivotal role British farming plays in maintaining the nation's landscapes and sets out how future policy needs to enable farmers to continue their work. ...
13 October 2020
China’s September meat imports inch up on August numbersChina imported 834,000 tonnes of meat in September 2020, slightly higher than last month....
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