Published: Sep 05, 2012 By: Nicholas Robinson

US pork production is expected to drop in 2013 as a result of increased sow slaughter this year, according to figures from the Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC).

Published: Sep 05, 2012 By: Jennifer Chang

The Korea Trade Commission (KTC) has dismissed fears for the future of South Korean pork processing after an indigenous company blamed falling sales on cheap European imports following a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU).

Published: Sep 05, 2012 By: Mark Astley

A2 Corporation (A2C) - the manufacturer of a2 Milk - has reported “very encouraging” financial results for the last 12 months, citing the brand’s growing credibility with Australian consumers.

Published: Sep 05, 2012 By: Stephen Daniells

Extracts from the South African plant Sclerochiton ilicifolius are amongst the ‘most potently sweet naturally occurring substances known’, report scientists from ingredients giant Cargill.

Published: Sep 05, 2012

The grains producers' association in Brazil's top soybean-growing state, Mato Grosso, warned farmers this week not to plant a new variety of transgenic soy it says Monsanto Co. (MON) has been distributing.

Published: Sep 05, 2012

While the U.S. corn crop is being harvested faster than the average pace, overall ratings are not improving, according to the USDA's Weekly Crop Progress Report. As a result, the market has decided to focus on other major factors.

Published: Sep 05, 2012

U.S. soybean futures ended higher Tuesday, setting fresh all-time highs on ongoing worries about the U.S. crop and consistent export demand.

Published: Sep 05, 2012

With a record-setting soybean trade overnight, the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets have support to trade higher Tuesday.

Published: Sep 05, 2012

Smithfield Foods said in its F1Q statement that favorable grain hedges should lead to lower hog-production expenses for raising hogs than the industry average as the US drought has sent feed costs up sharply.

Published: Sep 05, 2012

The preliminary national average price received by farmers for all wheat in August was $8.03 per bu, up 10c from $7.93 in July and up 44c from $7.59 in August 2011, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said in its latest Agricultural Prices report.

Published: Sep 05, 2012

The Russian government plans to approve a new programme, The Concept of Fisheries 2012, which will significantly change the country's fishing and aquaculture sectors, by reducing state control and increasing funds available to fish farms to produce higher

Published: Sep 05, 2012

The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) is predicting significantly increased fish numbers and fish growth in inland waterways over coming seasons thanks to the perfect storm of extensive fish stocking, coupled with widespread good rains during the pas

Published: Sep 05, 2012

Mexico has announced that it will invest $55 million over the next five years to improve the sanitary control of fish in the country.

Published: Sep 05, 2012

The fall or “B” season for the Alaska cod jig fishery in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands opened last week on 31 August 2012. Fisheries for hook and line, pot, and trawl gear opened in the Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands, and Gulf of Alaska on September 1

Published: Sep 05, 2012

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Aquaculture and Fisheries is looking to start up mariculture in Ecuador.

Published: Sep 05, 2012

A report into the further development of the algae industry in the Pilbara in Western Australia has confirmed its potential to create new jobs and investment outside the resources sector.

Published: Sep 05, 2012

Record toxic algae blooms continue to close shellfish harvesting in the south west of Ireland are caused in part by the waste from fish farms.

Published: Sep 05, 2012

Fishers and scientists will be better informed about the impacts of a changing climate on coastal fish species, thanks to a new partnership.

Published: Sep 05, 2012

Adriana Muñoz-Ramírez, University of Colombia, suggests using chia seed as a lipid source in tilapia diets due to its high Omega 6 and Omega 3 content, writes Lucy Towers, TheFishSite Editor, live from AQUA 2012.

Published: Sep 05, 2012

According to Rosselkhoznadzor, Russia’s federal oversight agency for veterinary and phytosanitary surveillance, a temporary restriction on imported pork products has been imposed on shipments from Triumph Foods, St. Joseph, Mo., and Tyson Fresh Meats.