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Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Australia's Westpork wants to build artificial insemination, feed facilities in Bullsbrook
Australian pork producer Westpork is proposing to build a boar artificial insemination centre and a new feed mill at a 60-hectare site in Bullsbrook, which is part of the City of Swan in Western Australia, Farm Weekly reported.
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.
Saturday, May 23, 2020
US, China advance on farm goods trade deal
The US saw optimistic signs with Beijing in its Phase 1 trade agreement over agricultural goods, with certain US farm products being allowed for export to China, the country said on Thursday, Reuters reported.
Saturday, May 23, 2020
Austral Fisheries launches sustainability-focused start-up programme
Austral Fisheries is starting an "accelerator" programme to help start-ups centering on sustainability-focused innovation in the seafood sector, reported SeafoodSource.
Friday, May 22, 2020
Australia-China trade dispute might hurt dairy exports
With reports of Beijing's plan to widen the trade conflict by targeting other lucrative exports, such as wine and dairy, Australia has vowed to stand up to China over trade threats, The Guardian reported.
Thursday, May 21, 2020
US President Donald Trump proposes to terminate cattle import trade deals
United States President Donald Trump said the country should terminate trade deals which involves cattle imports to assist domestic cattle farmers affected by COVID-19, Reuters reported.
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Trump orders halt to cattle import trade to help US ranchers
The US should consider cancelling cattle import trade deals to support US ranchers hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Rescued US chickens transfer to charity place
Almost 1,000 chickens has been saved from an Iowa farm that has been killing its flock, and transferred to Animal Place via two chartered cargo planes as the COVID-19 outbreak cut demand for eggs, an animal rights group said, reported Reute ...
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Brazil maritime trade surplus rises as farm exports remain high
As the real currency declined and agricultural goods exports remained strong, Brazil's maritime trade surplus hit US$19.7 billion in the first four months of 2020, a port operators group said on Monday, reported Reuters.
Friday, May 15, 2020
Australia's seafood sector hit by COVID-19 restrictions
Staggering from disrupted supply chains and coronavirus-related lockdowns, the seafood industry of Australia is predicted to drop in value by at least AUD400 million this year, reported Al Jazeera.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
China stops importing beef from four Australian companies
The import suspension comes as a dispute over the COVID-19 pandemic among both countries has resulted in issues concerning key agricultural commodities, reported Reuters.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Australian-Indonesian free trade agreement to begin in July
Australia's free trade agreement with Indonesia will finally kick in on July 5 - 15 years since negotiations began, reported Stock & Land.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
China bans four Australian meat processing plants
China has banned four major Australian slaughterhouses, which are understood to specifically relate to issues on labelling and health certificate requirements, reported Queensland Country Life.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
BioMar plant in Tasmania, Australia starts production
BioMar Australia has commenced aqua-feed production at its state-of-the-art 40-million-euro (US$43.2-million) facility in Tasmania, it was announced.
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
USDA approves US$1.2 billion contracts for support campaign
In support for US farmers and communities affected by the current pandemic, the USDA has approved US$1.2 billion in contracts through the Farmers to Families Food Box Program, reported Progressive Dairy.

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