Cherkizovo Group transfers to quotation list ‘A’ on MICEX
OJSC Cherkizovo Group one of Russia’s leading integrated and diversified meat producers, announces the transfer of its shares onto quotation list ‘A 2’ at MICEX
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Ecolab Reports on Its Sustainability Commitment and Actions
Ecolab Inc. published its 2009 Sustainability Report, which details the corporation's efforts in the areas of economic progress, environmental stewardship and social responsibility; and provides data on related activities for 2009.
Danish Crown: Unwillingness to negotiate leads to job losses
The Confederation of Danish Industry and the Food Workers’ Union NNF did not succeed in reaching a new collective agreement following their meetings with the Public Conciliator, Asbjørn Jensen. Throughout the bargaining procedure, the parties were too far apart, and this is now costing Danish jobs.
Comparison of different antimicrobial sequences on nursery pig performance and economic return
The use of antibiotics in feed during the nuresery period may improve piglet performance
VIV Europe is about to open its doors for the international animal protein industry
Only 2,5 weeks to go before VIV Europe opens its doors from 20-22 April at the Jaarbeurs Exhibition Centre Utrecht, The Netherlands. Over 570 exhibitors from 39 countries covering 25,187 m2 booked their stand at the international platform for innovations in the animal protein industry. This means over 25,000 m2 full of innovations!
BRIC countries agree food security strategy
Brazil, Russia, India and China agreed to combat hunger and boost efforts to promote food security, according to a strategy signed by the countries' agriculture ministers in Moscow.
United Kingdom - Commission authorises temporary UK scheme to grant limited amounts of aid of up to €15,000 to farmers
The European Commission authorised a UK scheme with a budget of approximately £20 million (€22.3 million) which aims at supporting farmers in UK who encounter difficulties as a result of the current economic crisis. Aid under this scheme can be granted until 31 December 2010 and will take the form of a direct grant.
Public opinion in the European Union is broadly favourable to European agricultural policy and support for farmers
European citizens broadly support the new aims of agricultural policy as conducted at European Union level and a majority are in favour of maintaining its budget. This is one of the main findings of a survey of people's attitudes to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
New JSR website has science/ education as a central theme
The JSR farming group has launched a new website for both its operational companies; JSR Genetics Ltd, the highly successful international pig genetics company, and JSR Farms Ltd who operate and manage 3,600 hectares of land extensively throughout East Yorkshire.
Canada - Income of farm operators - Annual review, 2007
Despite a drop in their average net market income as they faced a cost-price squeeze, farm operators primarily engaged in hog and pig farming saw their average net farm operating income grow 14.1% from 2006 to $38,054 in 2007, thanks to net program payments. Combined with an 8.1% gain in average off-farm income, the 79.1% growth in average net program payments contributed to push average total income up 11.4% to $67,649.
HIPRA Philippines Amervac® - PRRS day II
HIPRA PHILIPPINES INC. celebrated l its AMERVAC®PRRS DAY II with the theme “High Protection for High Productivity and High Profitability". The event was composed of interesting topics from HIPRA’S own foreign as well as local technical experts in pig diseases and production.
Philippines lean on pork as chicken price increase
The government in the Philippines are projecting a shortfall in pork in the second quarter, even as poultry supply is seen to remain ample.
Bulgaria - First projects of Semi-Subsistence Farms under the Rural Development Program have been launched
State Fund Agriculture has approved the first 464 Semi-Subsistence Farms projects under the Rural Development Program (RDP) 2007-2013. Investments, which have been given a start, are at a total value of BGN 13.4 million.
European Union - New veterinary certification requirements
The European Union has published in the DOUE the Commission Regulation (EU) No 206/2010 of 12 March 2010 laying down lists of third countries, territories or parts thereof authorised for the introduction into the European Union of certain animals and fresh meat and the veterinary certification requirements.
United Kingdom - More workable waste regulations
New waste regulations, set to start on April 6, will see farmers and growers saving more than £4m in red-tape costs.
SKOV expands in Asia
The Danish producer of climate and production control, SKOV A/S, has experienced a heavy increase of turnover on the Asian markets during the past few years.