Taiwan has implemented a new policy which requires restaurants and food vendors to specify declare the country of origin on beef products, in order to help consumers make informed choices.
Union Minister of Agriculture and Food Processing Industries Sharad Pawar said that one cannot hope to increase farm production and productivity if the challenge to provide adequate and timely water to farmers is not addressed.
Russia has increased meat imports significantly this year, with the value of poultry meat imports doubling, according to data from the country’s Federal Customers Service.
Russian authorities are considering a ban on the import of cattle from the US as a result of alleged “gross violations” of veterinary standards by suppliers.
Dairy Crest has expressed confidence in delivering higher milk prices for its farmers in coming months – the latest move by British dairy processors to regain dairy farmer trust following this year’s milk price protests.
U.S. farmers will raise 10.7 billion bushels of corn and 2.63 billion bushels of soybeans this year, according to Wednesday's monthly USDA Crop Production report. The government left harvested acres unchanged from last month for both crops, at 87.4 millio
China and Denmark have agreed to co-operate more closely on livestock production, with a particular focus on sharing knowledge and expertise on pig farming.
European interest in high protein foods has moved into the mainstream, according to Arla Foods Ingredients, which has introduced two new ingredients for boosting the protein content of yoghurt.
With one day left before the USDA Crop Production Report, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets have support to start the open outcry trading higher Tuesday.
As more combines start to roll into the field this fall, widely varying corn yield reports are rolling in, fueling speculation just where USDA will drop the needle Wednesday morning when officials release the September Crop Production report.
Canada's top-quality seafood industry will have the opportunity to showcase its products to celebrity chefs and journalists from around the world with the support of the Harper Government and the Government of New Brunswick.
South African company Dutoit's main onion season is coming to a close. Production from the Western Cape, the main producing area finished in July and production is now continuing in the Northern Province and will finish up in the Northern Cape.
From the 5th to 7th September the 6th edition of Asia Fruit Logistica took place in Hong Kong. 344 exhibitors took part in the event, an increase on last year's 332 exhibitors.
The Karnataka Cooperative Milk Federation Ltd, represented by its 2 million milk producer members, has condoled the demise of Dr Verghese Kurien, father of Indian dairy industry.
