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23 November 2018
Eradication Isn’t the End of the Rinderpest Story, Says FAOGLOBAL - Two international agencies have urged countries to remain vigilant about the possible re-emergence of the deadly cattle disease called Rinderpest....
19 November 2018
FAO Helps Farmers, Frontline Defenders Stem AMRGLOBAL - Farmers have a vital role to play in stemming the spread of antimicrobial resistance among disease-causing pathogens, and can make a significant contribution simply by adopting good hygiene practices during their day-to-day farm operations....
01 November 2018
Global Food Prices Dip in OctoberGLOBAL - International food commodity prices dipped in October, as falling dairy, meat and vegetable oils prices more than offset a surge in sugar prices, the United Nations said today....
30 October 2018
FAO: Harnessing Power of Livestock to Drive Sustainable DevelopmentGLOBAL - A new FAO report highlights the multiple contributions made by the global livestock sector — especially to the lives of millions of poor, animal-dependent small-scale producers in developing countries — but also says that changes in policies...
19 October 2018
Time to Reflect on Local Govts' Efforts, Say Food Systems Planning ExpertsUS & CANADA - Governments across the US and Canada have made strides in their food systems planning efforts, with many recognizing within the past decade that the issue of food insecurity is just as important as maintaining other public infrastructure...
18 October 2018
Workshops Highlight Advantages of US Beef for Middle East HRI SectorUAE & QATAR - As part of an ongoing strategy to promote alternative cuts of US beef in the Middle East, USMEF partnered with the Emirates Culinary Guild (ECG) and Qatar Culinary Professionals (QCP) to conduct US beef workshops targeting the hotel, restaurant...
05 October 2018
FAO Food Price Index Down in September Amid Robust SuppliesGLOBAL - Global agricultural food commodity prices fell in September due to growing inventories of key staples....
Agriculture a Key Area for Collaboration, Say LeadersAFRICA & CHINA - African countries are enthusiastic about Chinese assistance in agriculture and infrastructure, as the continent attempts to eradicate hunger in a decade and speed up modernization to achieve the aspirations of the African Union's Agenda...
25 September 2018
Climate Change Reshapes Agriculture; Global Trade to be Increasingly PivotalGLOBAL - With climate change poised to alter significantly the ability of many world regions to produce food, it is expected that international trade in agricultural products will have an increasingly important contribution to feeding the planet and responding...
07 September 2018
FAO Food Price Index Holds Steady in AugustGLOBAL - The FAO Food Price Index remained stable in August, as cereal prices rebounded while vegetable oils and sugar declined....
08 August 2018
FAO Food Price Index Posts Sharp Drop in JulyGLOBAL - Global agricultural food commodity prices fell sharply in July, as all the major traded items posted notable declines, led by dairy and sugar....
Cargill’s 2018 Annual Report Highlights Commitment to Vibrant Food, AgricultureGLOBAL - Following one of Cargill's best financial performances, the company launched its 2018 annual report yesterday (7 August). The report outlines a year of activating tomorrow’s solutions to nourish the world....
Middle East Events Showcase US BeefJORDAN & LEBANON - Educating consumers and foodservice operators in the Middle East about the quality and flavor of US beef was the focus of USMEF activities recently held in Jordan and Lebanon. ...
16 July 2018
Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches VetMAX MastiType qPCR Kits for Faster, Easier Mastitis Diagnosis New multiplex qPCR kits enable veterinarians and farmers to take fast, well-informed action....
09 July 2018
FAO Food Price Index Declines in June for First Time in 2018GLOBAL - International agricultural food commodity prices fell in June for the first time in 2018, as trade tensions affected markets even with global production prospects down....
Trade, Tariff Concerns Pop Up in Fed MinutesUS & CHINA - While the Federal Reserve in its June meeting minutes did note a strong US stock market and low unemployment, the central bank's districts voiced some concerns about trade and tariffs....
28 June 2018
New Approach to Promoting US Beef in Eastern EuropeLATVIA & POLAND - Efforts to promote US beef and educate food buyers in Eastern Europe recently took a giant step forward when USMEF partnered with distribution companies in a US beef “Road Show” – a series of hands-on training sessions for HRI...
13 June 2018
Choice Matters: Environmental Costs of Producing Meat, SeafoodGLOBAL - Which food type is more environmentally costly to produce - livestock, farmed seafood, or wild-caught fish?...
08 June 2018
Dairy Prices Push FAO Food Price Index Up in MayGLOBAL - Global agricultural food commodity prices rose in May, with dairy prices jumping significantly. The FAO Food Price Index averaged 176.2 points during the month, up 1.2 per cent from April....
31 May 2018
Research Reveals How Same Foods Create Markedly Different Environmental ImpactsGLOBAL - Researchers at Oxford University and the Swiss agricultural research institute, Agroscope, have created the most comprehensive database yet on the environmental impacts of nearly 40,000 farms, and 1,600 processors, packaging types, and retailers....
16 May 2018
UN Health Agency Aiming to Wipe Out Trans Fats WorldwideGLOBAL - The World Health Organization has released a plan to help countries wipe out artery-clogging trans fats from the global food supply in the next five years....
14 May 2018
Trade Tensions with China Make US Farmers Fear LossesUS & CHINA - Luck has not been on the side of American farmers in the midwest this year....
10 May 2018
Nebraska Governor Hopeful of End Tariff Dispute with ChinaUS & CHINA - Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts expressed deep concern on Monday over possible tit-for-tat tariffs between China and the United States, but is optimistic that a negotiated solution can be found....
03 May 2018
Food Prices Hold Steady in AprilGLOBAL - The FAO Food Price Index remained broadly steady in April, averaging 173.5 points for the month, a tiny notch up from March and 2.7 per cent higher than in the same month of 2017....
01 May 2018
Food Origin Labelling Boost for Local Economies, Sustainable DevelopmentGLOBAL - A new study has found that food products linked to their place of origin are economically and socially beneficial to rural areas and promote sustainable development....
19 April 2018
Consistent Johne's Disease Testing Checks Beef, Dairy Disease LevelRegular diagnostic testing for Johne's disease in beef and dairy herds is important because it keeps producers informed about the disease level in the herd, said Jennifer Street, Idaho State Animal Health Laboratory Principal Biologist....
12 April 2018
Livestock Production Much Smaller Challenge to Global Food SecurityGLOBAL - Humans face mounting challenges when it comes to finding ways to sustainably feed an exploding population. As populations become wealthier and more urbanized, the demand for animal products continues to climb....
11 April 2018
FAO Food Price Index Rises for Second Consecutive MonthGLOBAL - The FAO Food Price Index rose in March, driven by robust increases in grains and dairy prices....
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