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EU needs official register for meat traders, says central body
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Meat traders should be officially registered and covered by official controls, Enrico Frabetti, deputy secretary general of the Liaison Centre for the Meat Processing Industry in the EU (CLITRAVI) told a conference organised in the European Parliament yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon. Related news |
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G8 summit brings concern and opportunity for agri-food industry
Northern Irish industry – including agri-food – is hoping to use the G8 summit as a springboard to promote bilateral trade and investment with represented countries, and capitalise on imminent negotiations between the US and the EU, which could ease restrictions on meat imports/exports.
Australia predicts rise in livestock export earnings
Australia’s export earnings from livestock and livestock products are expected to increase in 2013-14, with strong beef and veal performance expected to offset a decline in lamb exports.
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