Industry & Markets

Australia to focus on new food market connections

24-May-2013 - Australian agricultural businesses have welcomed the announcement of a food and beverage supplier advocate to help them access new markets.

Australian farmers given drought reprieve

24-May-2013 - Cattle farmers in the Australian state of Queensland have welcomed new rules which will give them more access to land for grazing their livestock.

Russian trade relations with Germany worsen

24-May-2013 - Russian authorities have stated that German exporters have once again violated veterinary requirements, which has significantly undermined the chances of Germany returning to normal trading conditions with Russia.

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Australia issues draft biosecurity proposals

24-May-2013 - Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has released draft regulations for its new Biosecurity Bill.

Canada ready for moves after US fails to meet COOL deadline

23-May-2013 - 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.

IPPC reprieve for livestock sector in NFU lobbying success

23-May-2013 - Europe’s livestock sector could breathe a sigh of relief yesterday after a European Commission decision left cattle out of the Industrial Emissions Directive.

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Campylobacter found in US chicken embryos

23-May-2013 - US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Agricultural Research Service (ARS) researchers have found evidence of campylobacter in seven-day-old chick embryos.

Exports and innovation to drive NI agri-food industry

23-May-2013 - 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.

Infographic: H7N9 outbreak

22-May-2013 - 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.

India subsidises broiler rearing

22-May-2013 - The government of Uttar Pradesh state in India has introduced an ambitious scheme to incentivise the rearing of millions of broiler chickens.

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North Korea culls birds to prevent flu spreading

22-May-2013 - North Korea has culled more than 100,000 birds in a bid to prevent bird flu from spreading, according to the country’s state media.

UK forum to look at global beef and lamb trends

22-May-2013 - Trends in the global beef and lamb sectors will be highlighted at an industry forum arranged by the UK red meat levy board Eblex in June.

US food and agri bodies call for FTA with EU

22-May-2013 - Food and agricultural organisations in the US are urging the Obama administration to negotiate a “comprehensive” free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union.

Emissions claims too simplistic on meat, politicians claim

21-May-2013 - A lack of robust scientific measurement of livestock emissions means the "eat less meat to save the planet" claim lacks credibility, UK politicians have claimed.

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Pork expo to offer insight

21-May-2013 - The global pork industry is being offered the chance to gain some valuable insight as the date approaches for the World Pork Expo, held in Des Moines, Iowa, US, on June 5-7.

Schmallenberg vaccine due in UK this summer

21-May-2013 - A vaccine to tackle the problems of the Schmallenberg Virus (SBV) is due to become available to UK farmers this summer, to protect sheep and cattle from the complications caused.

UK pork producer in good growth despite challenges

21-May-2013 - UK-based pork producer Cranswick is showing good growth in a challenging grocery market, with profits before tax (PBT) of £49.3m, according to assets management company Investec.

Lamb producers face uncertain period

20-May-2013 - The UK sheep market is going through an uncertain period as retailers are considering switching to new-season products or staying with old-season hoggs.

Northern Irish meat industry targets dramatic growth

20-May-2013 - Meat firms in Northern Ireland are setting up for major growth this decade, a recently published agri-food strategy has shown.

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Slowdown in China’s bird flu infections

20-May-2013 - There are no new laboratory cases of humans infected with avian influenza A(H7N9) in China, according to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) latest update. However, four more deaths have been reported

China strengthens poultry test for H7N9 upon scientists’ findings

20-May-2013 - China’s ministry of agriculture has promised to strengthen and improve its monitoring of poultry farms nationwide.

Brazil pork exports plummet

17-May-2013 - Brazil’s pork exports plummeted last month, with an increase in trade in some markets offset by the Ukrainian ban on Brazilian pork, according to the Brazilian Pork Industry and Exporter Association (ABIPECS).

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UK red meat industry in Hong Kong

17-May-2013 - The UK’s red meat industry has taken part in a mission to Hong Kong to exhibit at food and hospitality tradeshow HOFEX.

UK industry defends pig carcase inspection reform

17-May-2013 - Industry leaders in the UK have denied claims that abscesses and tumours could make it into pork products if Brussels relaxes pig inspection rules next week.