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Following requests from Member States for flexibility, the Commission has proposed to allow up to 5% of the total EAFRD budget to be transferred between the different areas of RDP spending this year.

APHIS’ preferred alternative is an integrated, multi-pronged national approach to reduce feral swine damage to agricultural, cultural, natural, and property resources, and human health and safety throughout the United States and territories.

The 167 scientists – about half of whom are joining EFSA for the first time – will start their three-year term on 1 July 2015.

The National Pork Board intends to allocate up to $1.4 million in funding of scientific research and antibiotic risk assessment studies, producer education and consumer awareness programs.

Martin Schulz decided to refer the 116 amendments tabled to the report back to the Committee on International Trade, for consideration and a vote on whether they are to be put to a plenary vote.

Secretary Proceso J. Alcala proudly announces that the Philippines maintains its bird-flu free and foot and mouth disease (FMD)-free without vaccination.

The goal is to strengthen the scope of the work carried out during the last year with small producers, territorial planning, technical cooperation betwen the INTA and the INIA, biotechnological development for agricultural production, agroenergy, irrigation, fishing, and health aspects, among other matters.

Chile is the only country in South America that fulfils this requirement.

Mexico became one of the first countries in the world to be declared free of Classical Swine Fever (CSF) by the World Organisation for Animal Health (Office International des Epizooties [OIE] in French).

World Animal Health, a unique compilation of information on the world situation relating to animal diseases, including those transmissible to humans.

The May decline was driven by a 3.8 percent monthly drop in the cereal price index, a 2.9 percent drop in the dairy price index and a one percent drop in the meat price index.

In ballot by FAO member countries, Graziano da Silva received a total of 177 out of 182 votes cast.  

Canada will request authorization from the WTO to impose over C$3 billion in retaliatory measures against the U.S., while Mexico will seek authorization for over US$653 million.

Upon the results of strict review, the Scientific Commission concluded that China’s FMD control pathway is reasonable, science-based and feasible, and recognized China’s systems of animal disease reporting, zoning management, emergency response and disposal, and so on.

Among the most exported products we have fresh pork, olive oil, wine, oranges and strawberries.

Smithfield Foods, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of WH Group Limited announced the sale of its entire equity interest in Campofrio to Alfa for $354 million in cash.