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Monday, April 20, 2020
Portugal's fishery, aquaculture sector gets US$21.7 million credit
Portugal will get a EUR20 million (US$21.7 million) line of credit, as approved by the European Commission, in support of its fishery and aquaculture industries through the COVID-19 crisis.
Monday, April 20, 2020
Salmon gill disease treatment is focus of Scottish research team
A Scottish research group has embarked on a project that aims to enhance fish health by significantly improving the global aquaculture sector's understanding and treatment of gill disease.
Monday, April 20, 2020
Namibia stops poultry imports from Ukraine and South Carolina because of avian influenza
All poultry imports and in-transit movements of poultry and poultry products from both areas have been suspended due avian influenza outbreaks, reported Reuters.
Monday, April 20, 2020
China's agriculture industry faces ASF and COVID-19 challenges this year
An official from the agriculture ministry said the country's farm and market operations will be affected by African swine fever (ASF) and imported COVID-19 cases, reported Reuters.
Monday, April 20, 2020
US President Donald Trump announces US$19 billion aid for farmers affected by COVID-19
The relief programme includes US$16 billion direct payments towards producers and large purchases of domestic meat, dairy and vegetables, reported Reuters.
Monday, April 20, 2020
Bioiberica hydrolysed porcine intestinal mucosa proteins: How to guarantee the absence of African Swine Fever Virus (ASFv)
High quality protein sources obtained by enzymatic hydrolysis of porcine intestinal mucosa could be an effective way to contain the spread of African Swine Fever virus (ASFv). With a solid supply chain and a production process certified by ...
Saturday, April 18, 2020
New virus kills China's shrimps, alerts Indian producers
A new virus, known as Decapod iridescent virus 1, or DIV1, is destroying shrimp farms in Guangdong province in China, while Indian shrimp producers are also being put on high alert.
Saturday, April 18, 2020
Kemin Industries partners with Pacific GeneTech to license salmonella vaccine
Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer, has signed an exclusive agreement with Pacific GeneTech (PGT) to license PGT's Salmonella vaccine for poultry.
Saturday, April 18, 2020
US researchers close to developing ASF vaccine
US government researchers are working on a vaccine for African swine fever (ASF), and they are close to developing a promising vaccine, scientists at the USDA's Plum Island Animal Disease Center in Long Island, New York said.
Saturday, April 18, 2020
Coronavirus hits Wayne Farms' poultry plants, feed mills
Wayne Farms has confirmed COVID-19 cases at nearly half of its 11 poultry processing plants and two of its 17 feed mills and hatcheries in the southeastern US, the company confirmed on Wednesday.
Saturday, April 18, 2020
US state's hog sector might lose US$2 billion on COVID-19
Economic impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak will mean steep losses for Iowa agriculture, including over US$2 billion for the hog industry, if the disease and social distancing policy impacts hold up to yearend.
Saturday, April 18, 2020
US aquaculture sector's global potential faces complex regulatory process
The US has the capability to be a worldwide leader in aquaculture production, but, according to critics, it cannot happen until a complex regulatory process is streamlined.
Friday, April 17, 2020
An eastward journey towards a prosperous, balanced dairy market
Covid-19 interrupted a market balancing process that has been underway for several years, thereby widening price disparities between dairy fats and powders. Led by China, Far Eastern dairy consumption remains on track to spark a new, early ...
Friday, April 17, 2020
Meat producers call on US government to bulk buy meat
With the closure of meat-processing plants across the US due to the COVID-19 pandemic, pork producers are asking the government to consider buying large quantities of meat.
Friday, April 17, 2020
US corn's sown area slides below five-year average
Lower than the five-year average of 4% but similar to 2019 levels, USDA showed 3% of the intended US corn acreage planted through Sunday, according to its first crop progress report for 2020-21 released Monday.

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