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Asia Pacific
Beef market to reopen
Hong Kong has agreed to immediately resume trade in Canadian beef. The decision follows a visit by Canada’s Agriculture Minister Andy Mitchell to Hong Kong in October and a visit to Canada by a technical delegation from Hong Kong later that month.
Live trade agreement
Australia and the United Arab Emirates agree to sign understanding on live animal exports.
Europe
Bright future for British red meat
British red meat is currently a marketeers dream says Red Meat Industry Forum chairman Peter Barr at a Smithfield Show. UK red meat consumption is at its highest level for more than a decade, its image is significantly better than in the early 90s and the quality is the best ever.
BSE rule Changes
The British government will allow meat from cattle older than 30 months of age back onto the market.
Americas
Swine producers encouraged to adapt to change while maintaining economic efficiency
A Humboldt area swine producer says the hog industry must be ready to adapt to changing consumer demands while doing so for less money.
USA
Bush goes to farm belt for new agriculture secretary
President Bush reached into the farm belt on Thursday to name Nebraska Gov. Mike Johanns as his new agriculture secretary, a surprise choice that rewarded a bedrock Republican region.
Economist notes shift toward herd expansion
The cattle industry may be poised for a modest expansion in 2005 according to Kansas State University ag economist James Mintert.
Pork is finding its niche
After years in the hinterlands of American culture, when declining demand and profits drove away hundreds of thousands of farmers, pork is becoming cool again.
Asia Pacific
Beef market to reopen
Hong Kong has agreed to immediately resume trade in Canadian beef. The decision follows a visit by Canada’s Agriculture Minister Andy Mitchell to Hong Kong in October and a visit to Canada by a technical delegation from Hong Kong later that month.
Live trade agreement
Australia and the United Arab Emirates agree to sign understanding on live animal exports.
Europe
Bright future for British red meat
British red meat is currently a marketeers dream says Red Meat Industry Forum chairman Peter Barr at a Smithfield Show. UK red meat consumption is at its highest level for more than a decade, its image is significantly better than in the early 90s and the quality is the best ever.
BSE rule Changes
The British government will allow meat from cattle older than 30 months of age back onto the market.
Americas
Swine producers encouraged to adapt to change while maintaining economic efficiency
A Humboldt area swine producer says the hog industry must be ready to adapt to changing consumer demands while doing so for less money.
USA
Bush goes to farm belt for new agriculture secretary
President Bush reached into the farm belt on Thursday to name Nebraska Gov. Mike Johanns as his new agriculture secretary, a surprise choice that rewarded a bedrock Republican region.
Economist notes shift toward herd expansion
The cattle industry may be poised for a modest expansion in 2005 according to Kansas State University ag economist James Mintert.
Pork is finding its niche
After years in the hinterlands of American culture, when declining demand and profits drove away hundreds of thousands of farmers, pork is becoming cool again.