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Thursday, March 24, 2022
European Union provides aid and more land to farmers to grow crops
The European Union will provide EUR 500 million (~US$550 million; EUR 1 = US$1.10) to assist farmers and permit them to grow crops on fallow land to alleviate rising food prices and possible shortages caused by Russia's invasion into Ukrain ...
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
France authorises select farmers to asphyxiate poultry flocks to stop bird flu
Julien Denormandie, the French Agriculture Minister, said the government has authorised some farmers to to asphyxiate their poultry flocks to stop the spread of bird flu in the country, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
New study highlights benefits of partnership between US contract farmers and chicken companies
The National Chicken Council (NCC) in the United States has released a study that presents the results of a recent broiler industry survey designed to capture key live chicken production statistics.
Monday, March 14, 2022
Ghana to provide US$2.3 million in compensation to poultry farmers affected by bird flu
The Ghanaian government has allocated GHS 17 million (~US$2.3 million; GHS 1 = US$0.14) in compensation to poultry farmers affected by bird flu in the country, the Ghana News Agency reported.
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Beef and dairy farmers in Ireland urged to grow crops to offset food supply issues
Charlie McConalogue, the Ireland's Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, called on beef and dairy farmers to grow more crops to offset food supply issues caused by the Russian invasion into Ukraine, The Guardian reported.
Thursday, March 3, 2022
The EU to allow farmers to use fallow land to counter grains disruptions
The European Union (EU) plans to allow farmers to use fallow land to grow crops for livestock feed, as grains supply from Ukraine has been disrupted due to Russia's invasion, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Free trade agreement a huge boost for New Zealand farmers
New Zealand's Meat Industry Association said a new free trade agreement signed between New Zealand and the UK represents a huge boost for New Zealand farmers and exporters, Rural Life New Zealand reported.
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Malaysia opens subsidy applications for poultry farmers
Malaysia's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries has opened subsidy applications for poultry farmers until June 5, 2022, Bernama Malaysia reported.
Monday, February 28, 2022
UK reveals new plans to provide support for livestock farmers
The United Kingdom has set out plans for government-funded vet visits, grants for animal welfare improvements and health and welfare priorities for the country's swine industry.
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Malaysian minister urges swine farmers to intensify biosecurity measures against African swine fever
Dato Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, Malaysia's said Minister of Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development, has urged swine farmers in the Malaysian state of Sarawak to intensify their farm biosecurity measures to prevent the spread ...
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Malaysia yet to decide on subsidy extension for poultry farmers
Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee, Malaysia's Agriculture and Food Industries Minister (MAFI) said the government has yet to decide on extending a subsidy for poultry farmers, Bernama Malaysia reported.
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Thailand to assist swine farmers affected by African swine fever
Thailand's Ministry of Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives said it will propose business recovery plans to assist small-scale swine farmers affected by African swine fever (ASF), Pattaya Mail reported.
Monday, February 14, 2022
Egg shortage in Western Australia results in high demand for backyard farmers
Backyard chickens are in high demand in Western Australia (WA) because of an egg shortage in the region, which has left supermarket shelves empty, and sales restrictions imposed, Perth Now reported.
Monday, February 14, 2022
ForFarmers nominates new member to supervisory board
The supervisory board of ForFarmers NV has decided to nominate Marijke Folkers-In 't Hout as member of the board.
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Malaysia to provide US$126 million in subsidies for poultry farmers
The Malaysian government will provide subsidies to poultry farmers at an estimated total of MYR 528.52 million (~US$126 million; MYR 1 = US$0.24) to ease their burdens following rising costs especially for feed, Bernama reported.

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