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Monday, April 12, 2021
AFBF seeks entrepreneurs with solutions to farm and rural challenges
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), in partnership with Farm Credit, has opened online applications for the 2022 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge.
Monday, April 5, 2021
European Commission approves US$7.7 million scheme to support pig farmers in Belgium
The European Commission has approved a €6.5 million (US$7.7 million) Belgian scheme to support pig farmers with breeding sows in Belgium's Walloon region, taking into consideration the impact of the pandemic.
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
European Commission urged by investors to prioritise climate in the bloc's farming subsidy programme
The European Commission has been urged by a US$2 trillion group of investors to prioritise climate change and protect biodiversity in a planned overhaul of the bloc's farming subsidy programme, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Cobb Europe staff recognised as young farmer of 2020
Victoria Axon of Cobb Europe has won the award for Young Farmer of the Year at the 2020 National Egg & Poultry Awards.
Monday, December 7, 2020
WEDA to present innovative solutions for pig farming at virtual edition of EuroTier 2021
Pig husbandry specialist WEDA Dammann & Westerkamp will take part in the virtual edition of EuroTier 2021 on February 9-12 next year.
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
European Union farmers urge ban on "veggie burgers" or "vegan sausage" terms
The European Union (EU) parliament will debate a proposed amendment to a farming bill that could ban the use of "veggie burgers" or "vegan sausage" of rmarketing products in restaurants and shops in the EU, Reuters repor ...
Monday, October 19, 2020
Ireland allots EUR102 million for livestock farming
Ireland's Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has allotted €102 million (US$119.5 million) for livestock farming, part of the department's allocation under Budget 2021, it was reported.
Saturday, October 10, 2020
New Zealand's beef, sheep farms close to being carbon neutral, says new study
New Zealand's sheep and beef farms are nearly carbon neutral, a new research from the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) has found.
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
30 UK pig farms needed for EU-backed project focusing on cost-effectiveness of biosecurity
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is seeking for 30 UK pig farms to join the EU-funded BIOPIGEE project that explores the cost-effectiveness of biosecurity.
Thursday, July 30, 2020
England to scrap EU's 'greening' requirements for farmers
Farmers in England are set to graduate from complying with the EU's so-called greening requirements and move toward the country's new Environmental Land Management scheme, which is seen to deliver more benefits for the environment.
Friday, June 19, 2020
US to ensure fair access for farm products with EU, UK
In its drive to secure fair access for US agricultural products, the US will not compromise in its trade talks with the EU and Britain, US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told lawmakers on Wednesday, reported Reuters.
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.
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.
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Van Leeuwen Group sells nine South Canterbury farms
Van Leeuwen Group is selling nine South Canterbury farms, including 3,509 hectares of freehold land, extensive infrastructure, irrigation shares and a supply contract to Oceania Dairy, Stuff reported.
Friday, April 24, 2020
The EU proposes measures to support farmers affected by COVID-19
Proposed aid includes a two to six months storage for surplus dairy and meat products, which includes milk powder, butter, cheese and ruminant meat such as beef, sheep and goat, reported Reuters.

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