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Monday, March 22, 2021
China cracks down on leanness-enhancing agents used in livestock
China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said it will crack down on farmers using leanness-enhancing agents in cattle, sheep, and swine to safeguard the quality and safety of livestock products, Reuters reported.
Friday, March 19, 2021
UK beef production down in February
The United Kingdom's beef production was 2% lower in February 2021 compared to a year ago, according to Defra figures.
Monday, March 15, 2021
ASF confirmed in boar carcass found in meadows in Frankfurt, Germany
Germany's National Reference Laboratory at the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institute (FLI) has confirmed the suspected presence of African swine fever (ASF) in a wild boar carcass found in the northern Oder meadows of Frankfurt (Oder).
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Argentina cuts down its soy crop estimates due to drought, further cuts expected
A major drought in Argentina has affected soy crops in key parts of the country's farm belt, resulting in the Rosario Grains Exchange cutting down its 2020/2021 soy crop harvest estimate by 4 million tonnes to 45 million tonnes, Reuters rep ...
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
China to clamp down further on illegal African swine fever vaccines
China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said it will clamp down further on the illegal production and sales of African swine fever (ASF) vaccines in the country, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Olymel swine plant in Alberta, Canada reopens following COVID-19 related shutdown
Major Canadian meat producer Oylmel LP has reopened its Red Deer, Alberta pork-processing plant gradually following a temporary shutdown because of COVID-19 infections among its workers, Reuters reported.
Monday, March 1, 2021
Zambeef director steps down
Zambeef Products Plc, a major meat producer in Zambia, has announced the resignation of company director David Osborne, effective February 28.
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Olymel Canada to export swine to the US after COVID-19 outbreak shuts down plant
Canada's Olymel LP said it will export swine to the United States to clear a backlog after it temporarily shut down its Red Deer, Alberta plant following a COVID-19 outbreak among workers, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
The Czech Republic shut down poultry markets and banned outside flocks over bird flu
The Czech Ministry of Agriculture shut down poultry markets and exhibitions, as well as banned famers from keeping birds outside after more bird flu cases were confirmed south of the country, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
China Corn: Corn auctions hold down prices (week ended Dec 25, 2020)
As supplies increased due to the state reserves auction, prices of corn stayed soft. Several farmers were reluctant to release newly harvested corn while prices fell below expectations.
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
More FrieslandCampina dairy farmers in Netherlands putting cows to meadows
The number of FrieslandCampina dairy farmers putting their cows out into the meadows has grown for the sixth year in a row, the Dutch dairy cooperative said.
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
A brighter 2021? Salmon resists COVID-19 deflation but succumbs to Q4 lockdowns
Q4 lockdowns, bloated inventories abort traditional Q4 rally. Upcoming near convergence of Chilean, Norwegian price to create market bottom. Low output growth to induce a 2021 price rebound.
Monday, December 14, 2020
Taiwan Sugar Corporation to shut down major pig farm in Vietnam
Taiwan Sugar Corporation (TSC) plans to shut down its biggest pig farm in Vietnam, a move that would reduce its pig farming activities in the country.
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Farms in Wales encouraged to further cut down greenhouse gas emissions
A new report has urged farmers in Wales to do more in cutting greenhouse gas emissions despite being among the world's most sustainable.
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
AHDB CEO to step down
The CEO of the United Kingdom's Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), Jane King, has decided to serve the next 12 months as the final period of her tenure after close to six years at the role.

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