The latest news from the agricultural sector
2020-07-13
Tight Chinese pork supply to ease by fourth quarter: agriculture official
BEIJING - Construction of pig farms and rapid restocking will ease tight pork supply from the fourth quarter, an official at China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said on Monday. Read more
2020-07-02
WFO General Assembly Elects New Board Members
Rome, Italy – The General Assembly, the highest decision-making body of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), convened digitally to elect the new members of the Board of Directors. Read more
2020-07-02
Prepare food systems for a long-haul fight against COVID-19
Policy recommendations to avert a global food crisis. Read more
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2020-07-02
Prepare food systems for a long-haul fight against COVID-19
Policy recommendations to avert a global food crisis. Read more
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2020-06-18
COVID-19 and the promise of food system innovation
Pandemic lockdowns have sparked creative responses to match shifting food supply with demand—showing the possibility of broader reinvention. Read more
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2020-06-18
COVID-19 and the promise of food system innovation
Pandemic lockdowns have sparked creative responses to match shifting food supply with demand—showing the possibility of broader reinvention. Read more
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2020-06-04
Water in the COVID-19 crisis: Response, recovery, and resilience
How water connects the many global systems now being disrupted by the pandemic. Read more
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2020-06-04
Water in the COVID-19 crisis: Response, recovery, and resilience
How water connects the many global systems now being disrupted by the pandemic. Read more
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2020-05-29
Indonesia to allow U.S. ethanol imports
The market represents an opportunity totalling 200 million gallons of U.S. ethanol Read more
2020-05-28
Industry condemns viral machinery videos
Some TikTok videos from Ireland feature dangerous equipment operation Read more
2020-05-26
Canada remains vigilant to prevent ASF
CFIA is working with producers, border services, and counterparts in the U.S. and Mexico to keep ASF out of North America Read more
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2020-05-11
Swine genetics industry challenges
COVID-19 and the inability to access to Chinese import permits are causing negative economic effects on the North American swine genetics industry Read more
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