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Monday, February 19, 2024
South Korean scientists develop "meaty" rice as sustainable protein source
South Korean scientists from Yonsei University have unveiled a hybrid food called "meaty" rice, which they claim could offer an affordable and environmentally friendly protein source, featuring porous grains infused with beef muscle and fat ...
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
South Korean pork board urges for more government support as pork prices dip
The South Korean government should expand support for the country's pig farms as falling pork prices and rising production costs are weighing down on farmers amid a downturn, the Korea Pork Board (KPB) said in late January.
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Year-on-year drop in South Korea's beef cattle number in Q4 2023
The number of beef cattle in South Korea fell year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2023, data showed on January 19, amid the country's falling meat prices in the market.
Saturday, January 20, 2024
South Korea issues emergency directives to combat ASF
In response to the recent outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in South Korea, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo issued urgent directives calling for immediate and effective quarantine measures, Yonhap News Agency reported.
Monday, January 8, 2024
South Korea's MFG buys more than 60,000 metric tonnes of feed corn on January 4
South Korea's Major Feedmill Group (MFG) has purchased an estimated 68,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn in a private deal on January 4 without issuing an international tender, European traders said.
Monday, January 8, 2024
South Korea reported avian influenza outbreak at poultry farm over weekend
South Korea confirmed on January 7 an additional case of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a poultry farm, the latest in a series of infections nationwide.
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
South Korea reports eight cases of H5N6 bird flu outbreak
South Korea has detected eight cases of H5N6 bird flu on farms, resulting in the culling of more than 500,000 poultry, according to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), Reuters reported.
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Ireland close to securing beef access in South Korea
The Republic of Ireland is on the verge of securing access to the South Korean beef market, with the National Assembly of South Korea advancing Ireland's application to the next stage this week, Irish Examiner reported.
Friday, December 1, 2023
South Korea's Agro-Fisheries Corp re-tenders for non-GMO soybeans
South Korea's state-backed Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp has cancelled an international tender for the acquisition of approximately 50,000 metric tonnes of food-quality non-GMO soybeans, and issued a new tender for the same volume, a ...
Monday, November 27, 2023
South Korea's FLC buys more than 50,000 metric tonnes of corn for feed
South Korea's Feed Leaders Committee (FLC) purchased around 52,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn in a private deal last week without issuing an international tender, European traders said on November 24.
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
South Korea on high alert as LSD strikes largest cattle farm province
South Korea's animal disease prevention headquarters has elevated its alert status following a reported case of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in North Gyeongsang province, the nation's primary cattle farming region, Aju Korea Daily reported.
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
South Korea vaccinates over 90% of cattle against LSD
The South Korean agriculture ministry announced that more than 90% of the country's cattle have been successfully vaccinated against lumpy skin disease (LSD), The Korea Herald reported.
Monday, November 6, 2023
South Korea detects 67 LSD cases in 10 days
South Korea has detected 67 cattle farms infected with lumpy skin disease, in about 10 days since the first reported case of the infectious cattle disease in the country, Aju Korea Daily reported.
Monday, November 6, 2023
South Korea's MFB buys estimated 132,000 metric tonnes of feed corn
South Korea's Major Feedmill Group (MFG) purchased an estimated 132,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn to be sourced from optional origins in an international tender on October 31, European traders said.
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Ireland's trade mission to South Korea seeks opportunities for country's agriculture
Ireland's Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, is participating in the country's first whole of government trade mission to South Korea this week to promote the Irish food, beverages and agri-tech sectors.

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