Horsemeat: learning the lessons of an avoidable crisis
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Exports and innovation to drive NI agri-food industry
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Exports and innovation are the focus of a new strategic action plan for Northern Ireland’s agri-food industry, launched at this year’s Balmoral Show, with ambitious targets set to increase current industry turnover by 60% to £7bn and employment by 15% to 115,000 people by 2020. Related news |
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IPPC reprieve for livestock sector in NFU lobbying success
Europe’s livestock sector could breathe a sigh of relief yesterday after a European Commission decision left cattle out of the Industrial Emissions Directive.
Canada ready for moves after US fails to meet COOL deadline
President of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) Martin Unrau has stated his agreement with his Mexican and US counterparts on the US’ country of origin labelling (COOL) law, following discussions.
Infographic: H7N9 outbreak
The outbreak of H7N9 bird flu in China has left 36 dead and caused considerable damage to the local poultry industry. This infographic from Globalmeatnews.com shows the latest statistics on the harm done to human health and the industry.
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 Guest articleHorsemeat: what are the long term impacts?As the horsemeat scandal continues to spread across Europe and beyond, Simone Baroke, an analyst for Euromonitor, looks... |
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