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Wednesday, May 23, 2012
WORLD POULTRY 2012: Meeting Consumer, Retailer Needs ANALYSIS - Opening the World Poultry 2012 conference in Brussels on 22 May, Peter Bradnock highlighted some of the strengths of the poultry industry in feeding the growing global human population sustainably, reports senior editor, Jackie Linden. The...
World Poultry Meat Production to Rise in 2012 GLOBAL - 2012 global poultry meat production is expected to increase 2 per cent to 103.5 million metric tons (MMT).
Assessing Safety of Enterococcus Faecium in Animal Feed EU - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has developed pioneering guidance for the safety assessment of one of the most common probiotics used in animal feed, Enterococcus faecium. The guidance provides a new methodology for distinguishing between...
CME: Little to No Good News for Meat Sectors US - USDA’S monthly Cold Storage report was released today and it contained little good news for the meat and poultry businesses and was particularly ugly for the pork sector, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Poultry Feed Mill Re-jigged for Dairy Supplements NEW ZEALAND - A Whanganui stock feed mill shut down several years ago is to reopen after a make-over.
Team RT Takes Gold for UK Farming UK - In April, Team Red Tractor covered 2,500 miles, 3 nations and 6 farming sectors in a 5 day campaign to educate school children about how Red Tractor farmers are gearing up to feed 20 million visitors and athletes at this summer’s 2012 Olympic ...
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Dark Meat Sizzles Ahead of Grilling Season US - Grilling season “officially” kicks off on Memorial Day Weekend (May is National Barbecue Month), and if recent supermarket point-of-sale data is any indication, grill masters will be turning to the Dark Side... of the chicken.
Nova Scotia Invests in Poultry Plant CANADA - An Annapolis Valley Nova Scotia business will increase its productivity by more than 40 per cent through the purchase of leading-edge poultry processing equipment, supported by an investment by the Nova Scotia government.
Novus Committed to Local, Sustainable Solutions for Growing Protein Demand GLOBAL - The worldwide demand for protein has risen rapidly over the past decade and will only continue to grow as economies strengthen. Novus recognizes the opportunities and challenges this demand presents and is working to provide solutions that result...
CME: Corn Planting Near Record-High Condition US - If early planting and excellent early crop condition lead to a high yield, this corn crop should be a doozy. The trouble is that neither of those conditions are sufficient to drive a large national yield come fall — but we would rather have...
Poultry Farmers to Move High Court KERALA, INDIA - The Kerala Poultry Farmers Association (KPFA) has decided to approach the High Court to get rid of the luxury tax imposed on them.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Iraqi Poultry Producers Flock to Vano Seminar IRAQ - Aviagen and Vano group recently held their first national Iraq poultry seminar. It was attended by over 80 senior mangers, owners, veterinarian’s poultry producers from all parts of Iraq.
PIG & POULTRY FAIR: Opportunities and Challenges for British Products in the Food Service Sector UK - British pork, chicken and eggs are enjoying growing demand from food service, a sector whose potential is often overlooked. However, it was the subject of the headline debate at the British Pig & Poultry Fair last week, reports senior editor, Jackie...
Urgent Action Required on Falling Food Productivity US - In advance of the G8 summit, Elanco president Jeff Simmons warns global leaders that food productivity is not keeping pace with food demand now and in the immediate future.
UK Farmers Enjoy Boom as Economy Suffers UK - If there's one green shoot that continues to grow and has the potential to help kick-start Britain’s economic recovery then it's farming, according to the National Farmers Union (NFU).
Sustainable Livestock at Committee on Agriculture GLOBAL - This week FAO will open a week of meetings among member countries that make up the organisation’s Committee on Agriculture, one of its governing bodies, to lay out the priorities and direction for FAO over the next two years.
India Says Ban on US Poultry Products Lifted in September 2011 INDIA - Reacting to the US government approaching the global trade body, WTO, against India imposing a ban on US agricultural products, including poultry meat and chicken eggs, the government clarified that it had already revoked the ban on imports from...
Friday, May 18, 2012
AWI Accuses USDA of Conning Consumers US - The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) requested a USDA Inspector General audit of the USDA Process Verified Program, which certifies some products as "humanely raised". According to the institute, the products come from animals suffering on conventional,...
Australian Agriculture Shares A$70 Million in Research Grants AUSTRALIA - Over 100 research and demonstration projects across the country will share in $72.5 million as part of the Gillard Government’s first round of Filling the Research Gap and Action on the Ground grants.
Quick Action by US on Mandatory COOL Unlikely US - The president of Paragon Economics suggests, in the event a WTO ruling declaring US Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling a violation of the United States' international trade obligations is upheld, legislative changes will probably be needed to...
Mandatory Welfare Training for Abattoirs AUSTRALIA - The New South Wales Government has announced a tough new animal welfare package to lift animal welfare standards in all domestic abattoirs.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Overview of This Week’s Poultry Industry News ANALYSIS – There have been developments on world poultry meat trade issues over the last week. India has failed to agreed to lift restrictions on the import of US poultry meat in consultations and the US is now taking the issue to the World Trade Organization....
New Nuffield Poultrymeat Scholarship UK - The Nuffield Poultry Study Group has announced the establishment of a new biennial Nuffield Farming Scholarship Award called the Poultrymeat Scholarship.
Optimism Strong for Future of British Pig & Poultry Sectors UK - Optimism for the future of the British pig, poultry and egg sectors is strong among visitors and industry representatives at the 2012 British Pig and Poultry Fair.
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