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Monday, April 28, 2025
China's retaliatory tariffs on US soybean stir concerns of cost for Chinese hog farmers
Hog farmers are bracing for costs to soar after China slapped a 135% tariff on imports of US soybeans, a key ingredient of animal feed, even as Beijing looks to producers like Brazil to meet its demand for the legume amid a greater push for ...
Monday, April 14, 2025
Farmers in Philippines want government to respond against impact of US tariffs on agricultural sector
Philippine farmers are urging the country's government to implement proactive measures to prevent the United States' forthcoming 17% tariff on Philippine goods from harming the local agricultural sector.
Monday, April 14, 2025
Thai swine farmers launch protest against pork imports from US
Over 1,000 swine farmers gathered at the Finance Ministry in Bangkok, Thailand, on April 10, calling for protection of Thailand's pork industry against imports of pork and pork offal from the United States.
Monday, April 7, 2025
Malaysia's food industry ministry urges pig farmers to tap into modern technology to mitigate risk of diseases
Malaysia's Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development is advocating for pig farmers to adopt the latest technology to reduce the risk of livestock-related diseases.
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Philippine farmers in Davao get US$856,177 worth of yellow corn seeds
The Department of Agriculture in the Davao Region (DA-11), the Philippines, distributed ₱49 million (US$856,177) worth of yellow corn seeds and fertiliser to farmer beneficiaries across the region.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Australian salmon farmers welcome bill that ends reconsideration of fish farming expansion in Macquarie Harbour
Salmon farmers in Australia have welcomed a decision by the country's Senate to pass a new bill that ends a formal reconsideration of whether an expansion of fish farming in Tasmania's Macquarie Harbour in 2012 was properly approved.
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Bangladesh poultry industry seeks support to protect farmers amid price fluctuations
The Bangladesh Poultry Industries Central Council (BPICC) has proposed six measures to safeguard marginal farmers and help them remain in poultry farming.
Monday, March 3, 2025
Farmers at event in Ireland told of serious shortage of cattle in Europe
Farmers attending a recent information event in Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland, were told "there is a significant shortage of cattle in Europe" and while the forecast is for a 1% decline in EU beef production, it is expected to b ...
Monday, March 3, 2025
US farmers plan for more corn, lesser soybeans plantings this spring
Farmers in the United States plan to plant more corn and fewer soybeans this spring than they did last year, hoping to eke out a profit and shield themselves from US President Donald Trump's threatened tariffs, growers and analysts said.
Friday, January 3, 2025
Thailand's dairy farmers expected to be affected by zero tariff on dairy products from Australia and NZ
Thailand's zero tariff on dairy products from Australia and New Zealand will take full effect on January 1 after a 20-year-long transitional period, with the Cooperative Promotion Department (CPD) warning local dairy farmers and cooperative ...
Friday, January 3, 2025
Farmers in Vietnam less receptive to using domestically-produced livestock vaccines
Vietnam has developed various vaccines to combat avian influenza, foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), and African swine fever (ASF) but farmers continue to prefer imported options, expressing skepticism about the quality of domestically produced ...
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Campaign in Thailand aims to discourage livestock farmers from using beta-agonist drugs
Thailand's Department of Livestock Development kicked off an awareness campaign on November 25 to educate livestock farmers on the dangers of using beta-agonist drugs to make the meat of their farm animals redder.
Thursday, November 28, 2024
North Carolina, US food bank provides hay to farmers affected by hurricane
A food bank in North Carolina, the United States, is assisting farmers in the state recently impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Monday, November 11, 2024
Qatar's egg import restrictions cause worry for poultry farmers in Tamil Nadu, India
Poultry farmers in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India, are staring at a sharp blow to their overseas business as Qatar, a major importer of eggs, has put in place new restrictions.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Malaysia considers incentives for poultry farmers using palm oil waste in animal feed
The Malaysian federal government is exploring incentives for poultry farmers who incorporate palm oil production waste into animal feed, which aims to reduce the country's dependence on imported feed stocks, announced Malaysia's Plantation ...

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