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17 April 2021
How will UK farm businesses react to changing land use?Climate change, new policies and other pressures will change how land is used around the UK in the coming years, says the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV)....
16 April 2021
Canada greenlights funding for livestock producers who were affected by abattoir slowdownsThe Canadian government is providing financial assistance to cattle and hog producers who were affected by the slowdown of slaughterhouses during the COVID-19 crisis in 2020. ...
CME update: cattle futures end lower as slaughter and export numbers disappointUS live and feeder cattle futures ended lower on 15 April, falling back from major gains last week....
Michelin-rated chef's $20 takeaway burger a hit in AmsterdamThe Waldorf Astoria hotel in Amsterdam, with a two Michelin star chef and rooms starting at $700, initially balked at the idea of offering burgers for delivery. Then reality hit....
Weekly beef and dairy digest: US beef sales abroad continue to slipRead the USDA outlook for beef and veal and see an in-depth analysis of Brazil's meat industry. ...
Global corporations seek unified and market-based approaches ahead of climate summitCorporate executives and investors say they want world leaders at next week's climate summit to embrace a unified and market-based approach to slashing their carbon emissions....
Canada's migrant farmworkers remain at risk of COVID-19 one year into the pandemicMigrant farm workers form a critical part of Canada's agriculture labor force, but one year after the COVID-19 crisis began, many remain vulnerable to the disease and could struggle to obtain vaccinations....
15 April 2021
US beef and cattle prices are rising on stronger-than-normal seasonal demand Beef and beef cattle prices are experiencing an upward trend as the US economy emerges from a year-long pandemic, writes Adam Russell with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. ...
Cuba loosens ban on cattle slaughter, sales of beef, dairyCuba announced that it was loosening a decades-old ban on the slaughter of cattle and sale of beef and dairy as part of agricultural reforms as the Communist-run country battles with food shortages....
Drifting apart? European firms battle to reach UK clientsTrading rules and routes between the United Kingdom and European Union have become more complex after the 31 December Brexit deadline and are set to become more stringent in the months ahead....
CoBank's quarterly analysis suggests that President Biden's proposed infrastructure plan could significantly impact rural AmericaThe latest analysis from CoBank finds that the US economy is gathering momentum after the COVID-19 crisis and that policy decisions and the proposed infrastructure plan will have far-reaching impacts on rural industries. ...
14 April 2021
New Zealand will stop livestock exports due to animal welfare concernsNew Zealand said on 14 April that it will stop the export of livestock by sea following a transition period of up to two years, citing animal welfare concerns for a decision that will affect major trading partners including Australia and China....
Virtual cook-along showcases British beef in SingaporeChefs and importers in Singapore have had the chance to sample British beef as part of a series of virtual events run by AHDB to target the all-important market....
US ag and first responder groups release video series to help farmers with emergency planning Animal agriculture groups have partnered with US first responders to create a video series that helps farmers and ranchers prepare emergency action plans. ...
"Lucky escape" for Australia after authorities detect traces of ASF and FMD on illegally imported foodAustralia's National Farmers Federation says that the country's biosecurity systems should be improved after border authorities intercept parcels of illegally imported meat. ...
13 April 2021
USAID and key agriculture partners launch consortium to combat the threat of infectious diseasesA five-year animal agriculture program launched by USAID and led by Cargill, Ausvet, Heifer International and International Poultry Council will increase capacity of farmers, governments and other stakeholders to prevent and quickly respond to growing...
Brazil’s beef packers halt production as cattle prices skyrocket and demand shrinksBrazilian beef packers are suspending production in selected locations, as a rise in costs that cannot be passed through to consumer prices have squeezed their margins....
CME update: cattle contracts end in negative territoryCattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile exchange closed lower on 12 April after hitting a 15-month high on 8 April....
China’s meat imports for March surpass 1 million tonnesCustoms data from China shows that the country imported 1.02 million tonnes of meat in March, the highest monthly volume since at least January 2020....
How will individual EU countries deliver on CAP strategic plans? Member States’ CAP strategic plans will combine a wide range of targeted interventions addressing their specific needs and delivering tangible results in relation to EU-level objectives, while contributing to the Green Deal....
Australia's NFF welcomes new Climate Change Authority Chair The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the appointment of Mr Grant King as Chair of the Climate Change Authority, as well as new members Ms Susie Smith and Mr John McGee....
12 April 2021
CME update: live cattle futures ease after a week of surging cash cattle and beef pricesUS live cattle futures fell on 9 April as basis between cash cattle and futures narrowed....
The UK's meat and dairy industry should maintain in-home offerings post pandemic With over a quarter of the population saying they plan to eat out less when lockdown eases, AHDB has produced a new report exploring future opportunities for meat and dairy in-home....
Drought in western US could complicate the growing season After 2020's pandemic-related challenges, US farmers were hoping for an uncomplicated growing season, says the National Farmers Union. ...
OPINION - The government can avoid talking about Brexit but the numbers don’t lieAn article written by Peter Hardwick from the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) explains that the declining level of red meat exports between the UK and EU illustrates the new-found trade friction between the blocs. ...
11 April 2021
New trailer for film documenting mental health struggles in the farming communityA new film looking at mental health in the farming community, called “Unearthing Farming Lives” is currently “in the making”....
10 April 2021
US advocacy groups petition for FDA to retain its regulatory capacity of genetically engineered animalsThis week, thirteen national advocacy groups concerned about public health, environment, and animal welfare urged key federal agencies to maintain regulatory authority over genetically engineered food animals within the US Food and Drug Administration...
09 April 2021
CME update: live cattle futures falter after climbing in the first half of the weekUS live cattle futures stepped back on 8 April after making gains earlier this week, despite continued strength in beef cut-outs and the cash market....
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