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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Australia reports lower greenhouse gas emissions in 2019 from declines in the farm sector
Australian government data showed greenhouse gas emissions in Australia dropped 0.9% in 2019 due to big declines in the farm industry from a prolonged drought depleting cattle and sheep herds, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Thai chemical pesticide ban worries agricultural farmers
On Monday, Thailand imposed a ban on two agricultural chemicals - paraquat and chlorpyrifos - generally known as toxic to humans, which worried farmers that they will face losses, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Australian dairy firms announce farmgate milk prices
On Monday, the dairy processors of Australia has announced their opening milk prices for the season under the new mandatory dairy code of conduct, ABC News reported.
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Kenya's corn farmers stand against imports
Farmers in Kenya's South Rift have opposed the government's plans to purchase four million bags of corn from foreign sources worth an estimated KES10 billion (US$93.67 million), The Standard reported.
Monday, June 1, 2020
Sanderson Farms: China will stop buying US chicken in June
Lampkin Butts, Sanderson Farms' president said China is unlikely to purchase chicken from the United States in June because it is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, Reuters reported.
Saturday, May 30, 2020
Workers' union protests for Farmer John plant shutdown
The workers' union at Farmer John where at least 153 employees have caught COVID-19 called on Thursday for the plant's immediate closure, due to ineffective measures to contain the outbreak, reported Reuters.
Saturday, May 30, 2020
Indonesia to provide US$69 million aid for fisheries, aquaculture farmers
Indonesia's Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry has proposed a IDR1.02 trillion (US$69 million) incentive package for small scale fishermen and aquaculture farmers hit by the COVID-19 crisis, reported The Jakarta Post.
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Salmon farmers halve antibiotic use
A new sustainability report from the Global Salmon Initiative (GSI) shows that, for the past seven years, salmon farmers around the world have cut their antibiotic use by 50%, SeaWestNews reported.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
US' Iowa to support farmers who euthanise hogs amid crisis
The US state of Iowa will become the first state to give financial aid to farmers who must dispose of hogs euthanised because of the COVID-19 crisis, the state's agriculture department said Tuesday, reported Reuters.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
First phase started for setup of US$130 million Norwegian fish farm
Work has begun this month on the first phase of Salmon Evolution's kr1.3 billion (US$130 million) fish farm at an abandoned quarry at Indre Harøy on the west coast of Norway, SeafoodSource reported.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Organic Dairy Farmers of Australia shifts into receivership
The directors of Organic Dairy Farmers of Australia (ODFA), Australia's largest organic dairy company, has placed the company into receivership with creditors and farmer-owners owed millions, reported ABC news.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
AI software developed by Connecterra alerts farmers to sick cows
Dutch agritech firm Connecterra has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) software that alerts cattlemen whenever their cows are ailing, which can in turn result in decreased antibiotic use, The Cattle Site reported.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
New Zealand livestock farm profits plummets by 20%
New Zealand's livestock farmers will face inflation-adjusted pre-tax farm profits drop by a fifth this year, lower by NZD25,800 at NZD104,400 for the season ending June, reported NZ Herald.
Monday, May 25, 2020
EU adopts new strategy that cuts use of microbials, pesticides in fish and animal farming
The European Commission has adopted what it calls a Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally friendly food system, the EC said in a news release.
Saturday, May 23, 2020
US, China advance on farm goods trade deal
The US saw optimistic signs with Beijing in its Phase 1 trade agreement over agricultural goods, with certain US farm products being allowed for export to China, the country said on Thursday, Reuters reported.

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