Government and regulatory

Hong Kong's Centre for Food Safety announced the ban on 15 March after Japan's agriculture ministry announced an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5 bird flu.

Four members of the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance told a US Senate hearing how the farming community can help deliver on climate targets.

Presentations at the South West Chicken Association online conference on 30 March are set to include insight into Defra's new policies for UK poultry and sustainable agriculture.

Like nearly all American farmers and ranchers, NFU member Clay Pope has experienced more frequent and severe weather extremes in recent years as a result of climate change.

As the government announces its new Border Operating Model for Great Britain, the NFU urges both the UK and EU to work together to agree long-term arrangements as a matter of priority so trade can flow as smoothly as possible while new border infrastructure and systems are put in place.…

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer discussed the ag economy in terms of the pandemic and what industry can expect in the months ahead.

Roger Kerr, CEO of Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G), has penned an open letter in response to the UK's Trade and Agriculture Commission report.

Ireland’s Department of Enterprise, Trade Employment says that almost €184,000 in outstanding wages were recovered for employees after inspections.

The UK is inviting farmers to take the first step towards a greener future by participating in the pilot Sustainable Farming Incentive.

The US House of Representatives has passed HR 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - what does this mean for US agriculture?

The US House of Representatives voted in favour of the American Rescue Plan on 10 March, sending it to the White House for President Joe Biden's signature.

Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food announced funding of up to $116,800 for the Canadian Biogas Association (CBA) to accelerate sustainable agricultural development.

The EU's decision to suspend all tariffs linked to the Airbus and Boeing trade disputes is a very encouraging signal for the EU farming community, says Copa and Cogeca.

The European Union and the United States have concluded negotiations to adjust the EU's World Trade Organisation agricultural quotas following Britain's exit from the bloc, the European Commission said.

The 60-day price freeze on poultry and pork in the Philippines will not be suspended despite mounting concerns from producers and traders.

Thailand’s CP Group has regained licenses to operate poultry facilities in Taiwan after a county government revoked the company’s licenses due to local opposition.

A senior Ulster Unionist peer has called for urgent action to address an increasingly serious shortage of vets carrying out official meat inspections in Northern Ireland.

"To say that a diet free of 'real meat' and a Europe without livestock are answers to the challenges posed by climate change is inaccurate and could prove catastrophic for our nutrition, our territories, our environment, diversity and our culture."…

Less than a year after South Africa's poultry import tariffs increased, ITAC has announced that it is launching an anti-dumping investigation at the behest of the South Africa Poultry Association (SAPA), against Ireland, Spain, Poland, Denmark and Brazil.…

The American Rescue Plan, the US' new COVID-19 relief package, passed the US Senate on 6 March.