Asia Pacific | Beef tariff an awkward cash cow The tariff hike the government...
Asia Pacific
Beef tariff an awkward cash cow
The tariff hike the government slapped on beef imports over the objections of consumers and trade partners will bring the state more than 10 billion yen of additional revenues this fiscal year, observers say.
Australian beef producers hit hard by drought
Australian beef producer incomes fell sharply in 2002/03 due to lower prices and increased feeding costs, the government commodities unit said on Tuesday.
Exports to Japan Improve
Australia concerned that as higher Japanese tariffs on chilled beef bite, frozen beef will be hit next.
Shake-up at Japanese Ministry of Agriculture
A major reorganisation has taken place at the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries to make it more consumer orientated.
Americas
Hopes fade for WTO ag agreement
A new poll shows hopes are fading that an agreement on agriculture will be reached at next month's World Trade Organisation meeting in Mexico
USA
Checkoff program updates value cut resources
In an effort to expand the sales of new beef value cuts, the Beef Checkoff Program has released an updated value cuts guide and other educational materials, available free of charge to beef industry professionals.
Meat Transport Roadmap Revealed
FSIS announces new food safety and security guidelines to assist transporters and distributors of meat, poultry, and egg products.
Asia Pacific
Beef tariff an awkward cash cow
The tariff hike the government slapped on beef imports over the objections of consumers and trade partners will bring the state more than 10 billion yen of additional revenues this fiscal year, observers say.
Australian beef producers hit hard by drought
Australian beef producer incomes fell sharply in 2002/03 due to lower prices and increased feeding costs, the government commodities unit said on Tuesday.
Exports to Japan Improve
Australia concerned that as higher Japanese tariffs on chilled beef bite, frozen beef will be hit next.
Shake-up at Japanese Ministry of Agriculture
A major reorganisation has taken place at the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries to make it more consumer orientated.
Americas
Hopes fade for WTO ag agreement
A new poll shows hopes are fading that an agreement on agriculture will be reached at next month's World Trade Organisation meeting in Mexico
USA
Checkoff program updates value cut resources
In an effort to expand the sales of new beef value cuts, the Beef Checkoff Program has released an updated value cuts guide and other educational materials, available free of charge to beef industry professionals.
Meat Transport Roadmap Revealed
FSIS announces new food safety and security guidelines to assist transporters and distributors of meat, poultry, and egg products.