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10 November 2020
Argentina’s port workers launch sudden strike, affecting grain shipmentsA union spokesman confirmed that its members who are grains pork workers were holding surprise strikes in protest of stalled talks over wages....
New Zealand’s Synlait warns of lower 2021 profitDairy products giant Synlait Milk warns of flat to lower profit in fiscal year 2021 due to weak demand for consumer-packaged infant formula....
CME update: live cattle futures skyrocket on COVID-19 vaccine hopesUS live cattle futures reached a four-week high on 9 November and feeder cattle hit their highest prices in more than five weeks after global media outlets reported progress towards a COVID-19 vaccine....
New industry group in UK vows to tackle ruminant health challenges The newly formed UK wide group Ruminant Health & Welfare (RH&W) has launched a survey to identify disease priorities across the ruminant sectors and inform efforts to tackle health challenges eroding performance and welfare on farms....
Canada moves to improve food security for rural and northern communitiesThe Government of Canada and Food Banks Canada are joining forces to improve food security in underserved communities. ...
Results from domestication study could enhance livestock developmentStudy shows that the genetic makeup of water buffalo and cattle responded to breeding for human domestication in similar ways. ...
09 November 2020
EU poised to impose $4 billion in tariffs on US goods this weekThe European Union is set to impose tariffs on $4 billion of US imports in retaliation for US subsidies for plane maker Boeing....
CME update: live cattle futures inch up despite slowed slaughter paceUS live cattle futures gained slightly on 6 November after a week of range trading....
IFA criticises Ireland's bovine TB strategy The Irish Farmers Association says that increasing pre-movement tests will not solve Ireland's TB problem. ...
US NFU vows to work with incoming administration on key prioritiesThe National Farmers Union is ready to work with the incoming Biden administration to strengthen rural communities and the US food system. ...
Australia's NFF calls for government action on research warningAustralia's National Farmers Federation is urging the government to take action after research body CSIRO published a report on the risk of increased disease outbreaks....
Steering towards grazing fieldsIt makes sense that a 1,200 pound Angus cow would place quite a lot of pressure on the ground on which it walks. But a new study shows that even these heavy beasts can’t do much to compact common soils — if they’re grazed responsibly....
08 November 2020
RABI commissions large-scale survey into farmer well-beingThe Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institute (RABI) has commissioned England and Wales' largest ever research project into farmer well-being. ...
07 November 2020
Landowners and farmers are key when addressing the UK's environmental crisis New research from ecological consultancy EPR finds that despite delays in the UK's environmental legislation, farmers can begin environmental recovery efforts by taking advantage of existing incentive scheme. ...
06 November 2020
Weekly beef and dairy digest: US beef exports gain ground dairy market remains steadyJim Wyckoff's latest cattle industry update shows improving US beef exports and steady growth in the dairy sector. ...
EU Commissioner Breton says there is a 50/50 chance of a finalised Brexit dealThere is a "50/50" chance that Britain and the European Union will be able to reach a deal over the terms of Britain's exit from the bloc, EU Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton said on Friday 6 November....
UK grocer Sainsburys warns of reduced ranges in Northern Ireland without Brexit clarityBritish supermarket Sainsburys says it could have to cut its range of offering in Northern Ireland unless it gets clarity on the province’s trading status after the end of the Brexit transition period on 31 December....
Australia says that industry reports on exports to China “deeply troubling”Australia says it is closely monitoring trade flows to China amid “deeply troubling” reports from industry that Chinese buyers have been told not to purchase seven categories of Australian products and commodities from 6 November....
EU citizens' "End the Cage Age" initiative moves forwardThe European Commission has received the "End the Cage Age" citizens' initiative, moving it closer to implementation. ...
EFSA examines the welfare of cattle at slaughter ESFA research has identified multiple welfare hazards for cattle at slaughter - most stemming from abattoir staff fatigue. ...
05 November 2020
October’s world food price index rises for five straight monthsWorld food prices rose for a fifth month running in October, completely recovering from the shock caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and posting gains in most sectors....
US Congress agriculture leader loses election, unsettling US farm sectorDemocratic Representative Collin Peterson, House Agriculture Committee chair, failed to win re-election in Minnesota on 3 November....
UK dairy farmers told that future policies will be a better fit for the industry Dairy farmers were told by UK Farming Minister Victoria Prentis the future farming policy will deliver a better deal for them going forward....
AHDB webinar shows the changing landscape for UK red meat and dairyThe UK's red meat and dairy sectors have fared well during the COVID-19 crisis, with grocery spending offsetting losses from food service closures during lockdown. ...
04 November 2020
US NFU slams Trump administration's exit from Paris Climate AgreementThe US withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement is "shameful", says National Farmers Union. ...
China’s Greenland Group signs meat distribution deal with Brazil’s MinervaChina's Greenland Group has agreed to expand the presence of Brazilian meat-packer Minerva in China through a joint venture with registered capital of 500 million yuan ($74.83 million), according to a statement from Greenland on 2 November....
China says its importers are voluntarily cutting back on Australian goodsChina says that reduced imports of Australian products and farm goods were the result of importers own decisions, hitting back at media characterisations....
UK begins consultations on use of fertilisers in effort to cut ammonia emissionsThe government has launched a consultation seeking views on reducing ammonia emissions from solid urea fertilisers used for growing plants and crops....
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