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ASEAN
AmCham lauds passage of normal trade relations with Viet Nam
The chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce’s HCM City chapter, Walter Blocker, spoke to Viet Nam News about the impact of PNTR on bilateral commercial relations between Viet Nam and the US.
Philippine pigs declared free from foot and mouth disease
After 12 years, Batangas hogs have been declared free of foot and mouth disease (FMD), said a report made by the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI)-created National Foot and Mouth Disease Task Force during an agricultural summit here on Wednesday.
Australia
Japan agrees to export talks
Despite concern over the impact on its agriculture sector, Japan has agreed to discuss better access for Australian farm exports under a possible free trade agreement.
Africa
Zimbabwe to export beef to Asian hub print friendly version
Zimbabwe would soon begin exporting beef to Hong Kong in a deal the country hoped would boost its dwindling foreign currency earnings, the Herald reported yesterday.
Europe
Polish meat companies prosper despite Russian ban
A Russian ban on Polish meat, source of a feud between Warsaw and Moscow, has created a windfall for some Polish food companies by forcing them to focus more on other markets, exporters say.
Russia lifts ban on meat, dairy product deliveries from Brazil
Russia has lifted the ban on the importation of industrially manufactured and heat-treated meat and dairy products from Brazil. Simultaneously it banned deliveries of pig meat from a U.S. meat packaging company for free sale.
Americas
Argentine beef farmers warn of more strikes
When President Néstor Kirchner implored Argentines to eat less beef soon after imposing a surprise ban on beef exports in March, it was not because he was concerned about their health.
Low Feed Costs May Boost Grain-fed Brazilian Beef Exports
While corn and soybean prices soar on the global market, costs have remained low and supplies high in Brazil, where the country is establishing new feedlots to feed an international demand for fattier, more flavorful grain-fed beef.
Despite current woes, Brazil seen as U.S. farm rival
When Paulo Sergio Franz guns a mud-splattered pickup past a spread of white Brahman cattle and wide expanses of newly planted soybeans, it becomes evident this is no ordinary family farm.
Canadian cattle industry recovering from BSE
Huge strides have been made in terms of price recovery for Canadian cattle producers 3 1/2 years after the discovery of mad-cow disease in Canada, but there is room for more improvement, industry sources say.
United States
Time running out for US-SKorean trade deal, US commerce chief says
US Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez warned that time is running out to reach an ambitious US-South Korean free trade deal which he said would give both economies a big boost.
Washington Wishes to Hold High-Level FTA Agriculture Talks
Washington hopes to hold high-level talks above the ministerial level on freeing up the agricultural markets in Korea and the U.S. before holding the sixth round of free trade agreement negotiations.
ASEAN
AmCham lauds passage of normal trade relations with Viet Nam
The chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce’s HCM City chapter, Walter Blocker, spoke to Viet Nam News about the impact of PNTR on bilateral commercial relations between Viet Nam and the US.
Philippine pigs declared free from foot and mouth disease
After 12 years, Batangas hogs have been declared free of foot and mouth disease (FMD), said a report made by the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI)-created National Foot and Mouth Disease Task Force during an agricultural summit here on Wednesday.
Australia
Japan agrees to export talks
Despite concern over the impact on its agriculture sector, Japan has agreed to discuss better access for Australian farm exports under a possible free trade agreement.
Africa
Zimbabwe to export beef to Asian hub print friendly version
Zimbabwe would soon begin exporting beef to Hong Kong in a deal the country hoped would boost its dwindling foreign currency earnings, the Herald reported yesterday.
Europe
Polish meat companies prosper despite Russian ban
A Russian ban on Polish meat, source of a feud between Warsaw and Moscow, has created a windfall for some Polish food companies by forcing them to focus more on other markets, exporters say.
Russia lifts ban on meat, dairy product deliveries from Brazil
Russia has lifted the ban on the importation of industrially manufactured and heat-treated meat and dairy products from Brazil. Simultaneously it banned deliveries of pig meat from a U.S. meat packaging company for free sale.
Americas
Argentine beef farmers warn of more strikes
When President Néstor Kirchner implored Argentines to eat less beef soon after imposing a surprise ban on beef exports in March, it was not because he was concerned about their health.
Low Feed Costs May Boost Grain-fed Brazilian Beef Exports
While corn and soybean prices soar on the global market, costs have remained low and supplies high in Brazil, where the country is establishing new feedlots to feed an international demand for fattier, more flavorful grain-fed beef.
Despite current woes, Brazil seen as U.S. farm rival
When Paulo Sergio Franz guns a mud-splattered pickup past a spread of white Brahman cattle and wide expanses of newly planted soybeans, it becomes evident this is no ordinary family farm.
Canadian cattle industry recovering from BSE
Huge strides have been made in terms of price recovery for Canadian cattle producers 3 1/2 years after the discovery of mad-cow disease in Canada, but there is room for more improvement, industry sources say.
United States
Time running out for US-SKorean trade deal, US commerce chief says
US Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez warned that time is running out to reach an ambitious US-South Korean free trade deal which he said would give both economies a big boost.
Washington Wishes to Hold High-Level FTA Agriculture Talks
Washington hopes to hold high-level talks above the ministerial level on freeing up the agricultural markets in Korea and the U.S. before holding the sixth round of free trade agreement negotiations.