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Australian meat exports to China boosted
The Chinese government approves more Australian meat plants for export.
Poland demands Russia explain suspension of meat import
Poland has demanded that Russia give a full explanation of its reasons for suspending Polish meat imports as soon as possible, Polish Minister of Agriculture Krzysztof Jurgiel said.
Americas
Brazilian FMD cull continues
According to the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), efforts to quell an outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Mato Grasso do Sul, Brazil continue.
Canadian beef producers need advancements at WTO negotiations for continued recovery from BSE Crisis
The importance of global trade to Canadian beef producers was made clear during the BSE crisis. While the domestic market for Canadian beef remained strong, loss of export markets for Canadian beef and live cattle caused a significant drop in cattle prices, seriously impacting farm families throughout Canada.
Europe
Pigs
At this weeks pig price and supply forecast meeting in Brussels there were a number of worthwhile contributions from member states regarding their expectations for 2006.
USA
Report finds flaws in mad cow disease-related testing
Government investigators say testing is too slow at times to prevent cattle from eating feed that might be contaminated, just one flaw they cited in a program to help stop mad cow disease from spreading.
WTO talks mired in ag market access issues
As the current Doha Round of talks over new World Trade Organization (WTO) rules continue, the European Union still hasn't offered enough market access for imported foods to meet a U.S. offer to cut trade distorting farm subsidies by 60% over five years.
Australian meat exports to China boosted
The Chinese government approves more Australian meat plants for export.
Poland demands Russia explain suspension of meat import
Poland has demanded that Russia give a full explanation of its reasons for suspending Polish meat imports as soon as possible, Polish Minister of Agriculture Krzysztof Jurgiel said.
Americas
Brazilian FMD cull continues
According to the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), efforts to quell an outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Mato Grasso do Sul, Brazil continue.
Canadian beef producers need advancements at WTO negotiations for continued recovery from BSE Crisis
The importance of global trade to Canadian beef producers was made clear during the BSE crisis. While the domestic market for Canadian beef remained strong, loss of export markets for Canadian beef and live cattle caused a significant drop in cattle prices, seriously impacting farm families throughout Canada.
Europe
Pigs
At this weeks pig price and supply forecast meeting in Brussels there were a number of worthwhile contributions from member states regarding their expectations for 2006.
USA
Report finds flaws in mad cow disease-related testing
Government investigators say testing is too slow at times to prevent cattle from eating feed that might be contaminated, just one flaw they cited in a program to help stop mad cow disease from spreading.
WTO talks mired in ag market access issues
As the current Doha Round of talks over new World Trade Organization (WTO) rules continue, the European Union still hasn't offered enough market access for imported foods to meet a U.S. offer to cut trade distorting farm subsidies by 60% over five years.