Hinode Bussan agent for TOPIGS in Japan
Hinode Bussan has been appointed as agent for TOPIGS in Japan. This alliance between TOPIGS and Hindode Bussan will make TOPIGS genetics and technology available to the Japanese market.
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USA - USA - USMEF offers branded products marketing
The USDA's Branded Products Promotion Program has had success in helping small companies gain entry and establish branded products in international markets. The U.S. Meat Export Federation administers the red meat portion of the program.
China may be the largest corn importer by 2015
Analyst from Robo Bank believed that China will become the largest corn importer within 5 years, representing an import amount of 25 million tons, while the number this year was only 1.3 million tons.
United Kingdom - Responsibility and cost sharing: Independent group publishes report
An independent advisory group on reducing the risk and cost of animal disease and improving the welfare of kept animals today published its recommendations to Ministers.
USA - USDA to conduct GIPSA rule cost-benefit analysis
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that it will conduct a cost-benefit analysis of the rule on livestock and poultry production and marketing proposed by the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration.
USA - USDA unexpectedly raises corn stocks
Grain futures in Chicago fell after the government unexpectedly raised its estimate for 2011 U.S. corn supplies amid higher imports and record production in Canada.
Germany - Continuously proceeding concentration in the meat sector
According to the German Farmers Association, the German meat industry with its 84.300
employees has increased its revenue by 2% to € 33.5 bn in 2009 of which € 7.3 bn or 22 % were
achieved through exports.
Russia - Restrictions on import of live pigs and pork from the department of Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France
The Rosselkhoznadzor imposed temporary restrictions on import of live pigs, boar semen, pork and raw porcine meat products as well as non-heat-treated porcine products from the department of Pyrénées-Atlantiques from December 7, 2010 due to occurrence of Aujeszky’s disease in this department.
Canada's economic action plan brings pork processing back to Saskatchewan
Canada’s Economic Action Plan is delivering real results for hog farmers and meat processors in Saskatchewan. Member of Parliament Ray Boughen (Palliser) announced an investment of more than $1.7 million to Donald’s Fine Foods for the refurbishing of its facility in Moose Jaw.
Carr drives Pork CRC into the future
Australia's pork industry has welcomed the announcement by Federal Innovation Minister, Senator Kim Carr, that the Pork Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) has been funded for a further eight years.
Olmix uses EuroTier to strengthen links with Vietnam
The company has recently been given approval to distribute its very effective Mycotoxin binder Mtox + in Chin.
Good atmosphere at Agromek
There has been a good atmosphere at the Agromek agricultural exhibition in the MCH Exhibition Centre in Herning, Denmark.
Lallemand and Jebsen & Jessen enter strategic alliance in South East Asia
Jebsen & Jessen Chemicals/NutriLife SEA will distribute Lallemand Animal Nutrition probiotics and yeast derivatives for the poultry, swine and aquaculture industries in South East Asia
Fat investment renders new life into old plant
Officially opening a new $10 million red meat rendering facility for the Craig Mostyn Group (CMG) at Talloman, Hazelmere, Western Australia, yesterday, WA Minister for Agriculture and Food, Terry Redman, said the investment showed CMG’s commitment to continuous improvement and a willingness to invest in upgrading its operations.
Russia - The Rosselkhoznadzor is imposing restrictions on the import of live pigs and pork from Serbia due to an outbreak of classical swine Fever
According to the recommendations of the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code the Rosselkhoznadzor is imposing temporary restrictions on the import of live pigs and pork from the Vojvodina region, Serbia from December 2, 2010.
European Union - Commission authorises temporary Slovenian scheme to grant limited amounts of aid of up to € 15,000 to farmers
The European Commission has recently authorised a Slovenian scheme with a budget of approximately € 3.8 million which aims at supporting farmers in Slovenia who encounter difficulties as a result of the current economic crisis.