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Asia Pacific

 

Agriculture key to Australia-U.S. trade deal-govt
Australia said on Monday that agriculture was crucial in free trade talks starting with the United States this month as there would be no deal without improved access to the massive American market.

 

Beef imports top W1 tril 
Imports of beef last year topped the one trillion won mark for the first time ever, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy and the Korea International Trade Association report said yesterday.

 

Five Nations Meet on Beef Issues
Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA and Mexico reaffirm their commitment to trade liberalization.

 

Sheep Shortage Shuts Down NSW Meat Processors
The bad news continues for meat processors in New South Wales.

 

January Jump For Beef Exports To Japan
A lot of Australian beef is making its way into Japan

 

Europe

 

Russian meat firms ask Putin to alter quota system
Russian meat firms on Monday asked President Vladimir Putin to redistribute poultry, beef and pork import quotas in favor of the country's top processors.

 

Reform of EU, Japan and Korea beef needed-report
Substantial reform of the beef industry in the European Union, Japan and Korea is needed if farm subsidies are to be cut in the Doha Round of trade talks, an Australian report into trade liberalization said on Monday.