Asia Pacific | Beef Imports StrengthenJapanese imports of beef gather pace, h...

Asia Pacific

 

Beef Imports Strengthen
Japanese imports of beef gather pace, however, they are still below pre-BSE crisis levels.

 

Herding Ban in West China to Recuperate Grassland
The Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, one of China's 10 major pasture regions, began a herding ban on all grazing land as of Thursday

 

Middle East

 

Iraqi agriculture expected to rebound
A former grain executive heading the U.S. effort to rebuild Iraq's agriculture sees the country doubling its grain production to pre-Gulf War levels in two to three years and getting into the livestock business.

 

Europe

 

Russia, U.S. Reach New Agreements
Memorandum of Understanding will act as framework for 'greatly expanded program of cooperation and partnership' in key areas of agriculture.

 

USA

Statement by Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman at the Conclusion of Two Days of Bilateral Discussions with Russian Deputy Minister and Minister of Agriculture Alexei Gordeyev
Secretary Veneman states the she is "pleased to have had the opportunity for frank and wide-ranging discussions on matters of concern to both our agriculture sectors. It is our first opportunity to have extended discussions over several days and we have used the time to good advantage."

 

Tougher Requirements for School Meals
USDA announces enhancement to ground beef purchase requirements.

Asia Pacific

 

Beef Imports Strengthen
Japanese imports of beef gather pace, however, they are still below pre-BSE crisis levels.

 

Herding Ban in West China to Recuperate Grassland
The Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, one of China's 10 major pasture regions, began a herding ban on all grazing land as of Thursday

 

Middle East

 

Iraqi agriculture expected to rebound
A former grain executive heading the U.S. effort to rebuild Iraq's agriculture sees the country doubling its grain production to pre-Gulf War levels in two to three years and getting into the livestock business.

 

Europe

 

Russia, U.S. Reach New Agreements
Memorandum of Understanding will act as framework for 'greatly expanded program of cooperation and partnership' in key areas of agriculture.

 

USA

Statement by Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman at the Conclusion of Two Days of Bilateral Discussions with Russian Deputy Minister and Minister of Agriculture Alexei Gordeyev
Secretary Veneman states the she is "pleased to have had the opportunity for frank and wide-ranging discussions on matters of concern to both our agriculture sectors. It is our first opportunity to have extended discussions over several days and we have used the time to good advantage."

 

Tougher Requirements for School Meals
USDA announces enhancement to ground beef purchase requirements.