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Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Brazil sees rise in global agricultural protectionism with virus pandemic
As countries seek to secure local food stocks, Brazil's officials expect the COVID-19 outbreak to spark a rise in global agricultural protectionism, as stated in a draft report from the nation's agriculture ministry, reported Reuters.
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Australia confirms first COVID-19 outbreak in meat processing plant
Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos has confirmed Australia's first COVID-19 outbreak in a meat processing plant, which has been temporarily closed since Friday, reported Beef Central.
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Soybeans, corn futures fell as US-China tensions rise
CBOT soybean and corn futures slid on Monday as growing tensions between US and China raised further demand worries, adding to COVID-19 disruptions on biofuel and livestock feed markets, reported Reuters.
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Iran's poultry farmers bury thousands of chicks alive
Chicken farmers in Iran have buried thousands of baby chicks alive, as shown in grisly videos posted online in mid-April, reported France 24 Observers.
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
US pork output slashed by 50% amid operating meat plants
According to Tyson Foods, US hog processing capacity had dropped by 50% even with the president's executive order last week requiring meat processing plants to stay open to ward off shortages, reported The Washington Post.
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Australia's dairy group calls on government to impose levy
Dairy Connect, Australia's dairy industry advocacy group, is calling on the government to consider a dairy levy to help local farmers, reported Inside FMCG.
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
South Australia's dairy industry plans to trace milk from 'grass to glass'
The dairy sector of South Australia is creating a distinct 'grass to glass' branding as it works to build a premium, boutique trademark around the world, reported InDaily.
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
US meat plants prepare to reopen amid drop in beef output
Consumers are encountering purchase limits on meat at the supermarket as the meat sector tries to return to normal after about 3% of employees at meat and poultry processing plants contracted the new coronavirus, reported FOX Business.
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Norway, Netherlands invest US$2.5 million in Morocco aquaculture plan
Norway and the Netherlands have invested US$2.5 million in a fish farming project launched Thursday in Morocco, which is meant to promote the latter country's aquaculture industry, techniques and skills, reported North Africa Post.
Monday, May 4, 2020
US-based Pilgrim's Pride says fast food chicken demand close to pre-COVID-19 levels
Poultry company Pilgrim's Pride Corp, owned by JBS SA said demand for chicken among quick service restaurants (QSR) in the United States have bounced back to pre-pandemic levels, reported Reuters.
Saturday, May 2, 2020
Gov't sets aside GBP10 million as support for England's fishing businesses amid pandemic
England has made available a £10-million support fund for the country's fishing and aquaculture sectors amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Friday, May 1, 2020
Tyson Foods pauses operations at Dakota City beef plant
Tyson Foods Inc is halting operations up to May 4 at its Dakota City beef facility in Nebraska to complete a deep cleaning of the plant amid the COVID-19 outbreak, the company said on Wednesday, reported Reuters.
Friday, May 1, 2020
Hundreds of US state's poultry workers test positive for COVID-19
According to Georgia Department of Public Health statistics obtained by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, almost 400 workers in Georgia's poultry sector have tested positive for coronavirus, while one has died from the illness.
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Brazil-based Minerva SA hopes to boost meat sales to the US
Chief financial officer Edison Ticle said Minerva, the largest exporter of beef in South America aims to export more meat to countries affected by production disruptions due to COVID-19 such as the United States, reported Reuters.
Thursday, April 30, 2020
US releases new poultry processing employee safety guidelines
Industry-specific interim guidance aimed at further protecting essential poultry processing workforce in the US was released this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administra ...

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