U.S. Supreme Court to hear case against Proposition 12
The National Pork Producers Council argues that Proposition 12 violates the U.S. Constitution’s Commerce Clause.
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Argentina suspends exports of soybean meal and soybean oil
Argentina is one of the leading exporters of these commodities.
Italy takes urgent measures to curb the spread of ASF
The Italian Council of Ministers has approved a decree-law with urgent measures to curb the spread of African swine fever in the territory.
ASF Italy: Specific control measures in the infected area
The Ministry of Health has issued strict control measures in the infected area to stop the spread of ASF.
U.S: California delays enforcement of Proposition 12
Prop 12 will not go into force until the state finalizes regulations.
Poland adds more support for pig farmers affected by ASF and COVID-19
The government is increasing support for pig producers as part of the fight against African swine fever.
US trial allows certain slaughterhouses to increase line speeds
A trial will allow participating swine slaughter establishments to operate at an increased line speed.
EU: State of implementing the Unfair Trading Practices Directive
An interim report has been published on the state of the transposition and implementation of the Unfair Trading Practices Directive.
Poland: Slaughterhouse welfare inspections intensify
The Chief Veterinary Inspectorate announced that inspections of slaughterhouses will intensify.
EU citizens’ call for gradual end to caged farming endorsed by Members of the European Parliament
Caged animal farming could be phased out in the European Union by 2027, say MEPs
Joint declaration: Without a comprehensive impact assessment, we will not be celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Farm to Fork strategy
Today marks one year to the day since the Farm to Fork strategy was presented by the European Commission. However, the strategy still raises questions in the European farming and agri-food community.
Ireland launches the country's first animal welfare strategy
Reducing tail docking in pigs is on the agenda for Ireland's first over-arching Animal Welfare Strategy.
Russia raises taxes on cereal exports
Tax on wheat, barley, and maize exports seeks to halt a sustained upward trend in domestic prices for food staples.
Ontario adopts new law against trespassing on farms
New law protects public safety and the food supply. The Act protects farmers, the agri-food sector, and livestock transport drivers from the impacts of trespassing.
New Zealand rules sow farrowing crates "unlawful"
The High Court declared regulations and minimum standards regarding farrowing crates and mating stalls unlawful and invalid.
UK: Landmark Agriculture Bill becomes law
Legislation setting out how farmers and land managers in England will be rewarded in future with public money for “public goods” passes into law.