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Thursday, June 11, 2020
BRF SA closes largest meat plant for COVID-19 testing
Since last Friday, food processor BRF SA has closed its largest plant in Brazil as it tested 8,600 of its workforce for the new coronavirus, the company stated on Wednesday, Reuters reported.
Thursday, June 11, 2020
FranceAgriMer raises further non-EU soft wheat export estimate
On Wednesday, farm office FranceAgriMer raised again its projection for French soft wheat exports outside the EU to a record amount as rapid shipments continued in the latter stages of the season, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Mote Aquaculture Research Park conducts study to expand fish production
Mote Aquaculture Research Park, which operates an aquaponic system in a sustainable recirculating manner, has constructed a pilot-scale system to expand both fish and vegetable production, Global Aquaculture Alliance reported.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
USDA's agency makes livestock insurance policy changes
There will be changes to the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) insurance programme for feeder cattle, fed cattle and swine beginning this summer with the 2021 crop year, the USDA's Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Iran supplies almost two million tonnes livestock feed in 70 days
Over 1.8 million tonnes of raw materials for livestock feed has been supplied to Iran's animal feed producers in 70 days since the start of their current calendar year (March 20), said managing director of Iran's Livestock Affairs Support C ...
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
US meatpacking operations restart
Most pork plants in the US have resumed production, with plants running at about 82% of their normal capacity, said David Preisler, CEO of the Minnesota Pork Producers Association, MPR News reported.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
China Lysine Weekly: China Lysine: Prices stable but lack momentum (week ended Jun 8, 2020)
Producers were reluctant to negotiate lysine prices as the costs of production stayed high due to low availability of corn. Nonetheless, a handful of traders were willing to cut prices marginally on a case-by-case basis to move sales.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
British Poultry Council worries US-UK trade deal could allow food not produced to standards
The British Poultry Council expressed concern this month that the latest US-UK trade deal could compromise British food standards.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Cattle producers to get help from international group of US, Canadian and Australian bodies
International Genetic Solutions is working to support key players across the breed spectrum by availing resources and technologies to support cattle producers.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Protests lead to suspension of CP Group's plan to build poultry farms in Taiwan
Thailand's CP Group said on June 5 that its plan to set up six poultry farms in Hualien County, Taiwan, will be suspended due to pressure from protesters concerned about potential environmental impact.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
South Africa, Zambia await second-largest corn crop
South Africa and Zambia are both expecting their second-largest corn harvests on record, Business Live reported.
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Global dairy prices start to ease
Dairy prices worldwide are settling down after the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a hike in prices, Rural News Group reported.
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Possible postponing of ractopamine audits in Canada's pork sector due to COVID-19
The COVID-19 situation in Canada may led to the postponing of third-party audits under the Canadian Ractopamine-Free Pork Certification Program, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Taiwan's fresh pork exports to restart if FMD-free classification gets through
A foot-and-mouth disease-free classification will pave the way for Taiwan to restart its fresh pork exports in the second half of this year, according to the Council of Agriculture (COA).
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Sustainability report categorises 73% of fish, meat and dairy companies as high-risk
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic serves as a wake-up call for modern animal production systems which may potentially contribute to zoonotic diseases risk, according to FAIRR, a network of global investors that aims to create awareness over env ...

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