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Asia Pacific
Asian demand drops – lot feed figures
Asian demand for higher priced grain fed beef has dropped, according to latest feedlot figures.
Taiwan fights Sars with stimulus
The virus, which has so far killed three people among almost 200 confirmed cases in Taiwan, could halve growth this year according to Taiwan's top economic planning agency.
Farmers told of rich future
Sheep and beef farmers are being asked to pay more than $39 million, mainly to fund research and development and to improve their market access, in proposed meat and wool levies.
Americas
Canada says farm trade deal will need real reform
Genuine reform rather than just a quick fix is needed to achieve a deal on lowering international barriers to farm trade, a key part of global free trade talks, Canada's minister for international trade said on Friday.
Groups Worry Over NAFTA Change
Mexico aims for changes to free trade agreement but corn grower group and grains council say such a move will hurt U.S. corn producers.
Pork Congress Speaks For Itself
Boss of leading Spanish pork producing company to speak at congress.
USA
USA: Tyson renames IBP as Tyson Fresh Meats
US meat processor has announced that it is to change the name of its IBP fresh meat subsidiary to Tyson Fresh Meats.
Tougher Requirements for School Meals
USDA announces enhancement to ground beef purchase requirements.
Asia Pacific
Asian demand drops – lot feed figures
Asian demand for higher priced grain fed beef has dropped, according to latest feedlot figures.
Taiwan fights Sars with stimulus
The virus, which has so far killed three people among almost 200 confirmed cases in Taiwan, could halve growth this year according to Taiwan's top economic planning agency.
Farmers told of rich future
Sheep and beef farmers are being asked to pay more than $39 million, mainly to fund research and development and to improve their market access, in proposed meat and wool levies.
Americas
Canada says farm trade deal will need real reform
Genuine reform rather than just a quick fix is needed to achieve a deal on lowering international barriers to farm trade, a key part of global free trade talks, Canada's minister for international trade said on Friday.
Groups Worry Over NAFTA Change
Mexico aims for changes to free trade agreement but corn grower group and grains council say such a move will hurt U.S. corn producers.
Pork Congress Speaks For Itself
Boss of leading Spanish pork producing company to speak at congress.
USA
USA: Tyson renames IBP as Tyson Fresh Meats
US meat processor has announced that it is to change the name of its IBP fresh meat subsidiary to Tyson Fresh Meats.
Tougher Requirements for School Meals
USDA announces enhancement to ground beef purchase requirements.