New report shows Australia's agriculture sector weathering the challenges of 2020 10 Dec 2020 The National Farmers' Federation released its 2020 report card and says that Australia's agriculture sector is poised for growth in 2021.
EU farming unions call for clarity as Brexit negotiations reach a conclusion 10 Dec 2020 Copa and Cogeca and other key EU farming bodies have made five urgent requests regarding EU and UK trade relations as Brexit negotiations come down to the wire.
UK meat companies raise concerns about customs certifications ahead of Brexit deadline 10 Dec 2020 The UK's largest meat companies have penned a letter to cabinet officials saying that they fear a drop in exports due to costly and cumbersome customs certification once the UK leaves the EU.
Can Eimeria vaccines replace anticoccidials for the prevention of coccidiosis in poultry farming? 9 Dec 2020 Sponsored Coccidiosis – due to parasites of the genus Eimeria – is one of the most devastating diseases in poultry: a disease which has always being present in every poultry flock since the first chick appeared on the earth; in fa…
Debate over “essential work” lingers amid US COVID-19 vaccine push 9 Dec 2020 As US companies push to get workers vaccinated, states disagree on who is essential.
EU's largest meat supplier signs the Better Chicken Commitment 9 Dec 2020 The Jan Zandbergen Group, one of the EU's largest meat importers, has agreed to supply chicken that meets the higher welfare standards of the Better Chicken Commitment.
Biden expected to nominate ex-Governor Vilsack for USDA secretary 9 Dec 2020 US President-elect Joe Biden plans to have former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack reprise his role as USDA secretary.
Australians can support higher welfare farming during the holiday season 9 Dec 2020 Australian shoppers can look for the RSPCA Approved logo on their turkeys and hams to be sure that their food has been raised in high-welfare conditions.
Cobb Champion Awards go to Shandong Fengxiang, Tyson Foods China 9 Dec 2020 Sponsored Shandong Fengxiang is the winner of the Single Flock Award in the 2020 Cobb Champion Awards; Tyson Foods China wins Company Average Award
UK reports two outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N8 bird flu 8 Dec 2020 Animal health authorities in the UK have confirmed two separate outbreaks of highly pathogenic bird flu at turkey farms.
South Korea detects bird flu cases at egg farm 8 Dec 2020 South Korea has confirmed a fourth outbreak of avian influenza at an egg farm outside Seoul.
Japan’s bird flu outbreak spreads to fifth prefecture 8 Dec 2020 Japan’s agriculture ministry confirmed that the ongoing bird flu outbreak has spread to a fifth prefecture.
Hong Kong suspends poultry meat imports from Germany and Japan 8 Dec 2020 Hong Kong's Centre for Food Safety (CFS) has suspended poultry and poultry meat imports from bird flu-affected areas of Germany and Japan.
France identifies bird flu case on duck farm 8 Dec 2020 A case of avian influenza has been found on a duck farm in southwestern France, but it is unclear if the virus is highly contagious sub-type.
Global agriculture trade remains fairly steady, but uncertain amid pandemic 8 Dec 2020 Dr. Ian Sheldon, economist at Ohio State University, spoke about global trade at the Agriculture Policy and Outlook Conference
Fast food chain Chick-fil-A sues poultry suppliers 7 Dec 2020 Chick-fil-A has sued top chicken suppliers alleging bid-rigging and price fixing.
UK NFU welcomes ambitious new climate target 7 Dec 2020 The UK Government has announced an interim climate target, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 68 percent by 2030.
Celebrate Christmas with a great British turkey 7 Dec 2020 Families staying at home this Christmas are being encouraged to buy the same size British turkey as normal and maximise the fantastic value British turkey offers all the way through the festive period, not just on Christmas Day.…
EU grants market access for UK organics sector for additional 12 months 7 Dec 2020 The European Union has recognised the contributions of the UK organics sector, ensuring that UK organic products will have continued access to EU markets after the Brexit transition period ends.
Cobb Team Member’s Commitment to Quality Earns Excellent Results and Prestigious Award 7 Dec 2020 Sponsored Victoria Axon of Cobb Europe wins Young Farmer of the Year at the 2020 National Egg & Poultry Awards
