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Asia Pacific

 

China-Australia free-trade pact talks in Sept, Oct
Australian Prime Minister John Howard said on Monday he discussed the setting up of a free-trade agreement with China but no decision had been reached and the two countries plan to hold more talks.

 

Beef prices forecast to stay strong
The latest forecast from Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) says beef prices are set to remain strong for the next five years due to tight global supplies and strong demand.

 

Europe

 

British Buy Bison
Consumers in the United Kingdom find bison to their liking.

 

Poland Records Seventh Case of Mad Cow Disease

Poland has recorded its seventh case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as mad cow disease, Polish Radio reported Friday.

 

USA

 

Washington asks WTO to probe EU biotech policy
The United States on Monday formally asked the World Trade Organization to declare the European Union's refusal to accept most genetically modified organisms (GMOs) as illegal under global trade rules.

 

Food Safety in the Classroom
USDA and Olivia Newton-John help educate students about food safety as the students return to the classroom

Asia Pacific

 

China-Australia free-trade pact talks in Sept, Oct
Australian Prime Minister John Howard said on Monday he discussed the setting up of a free-trade agreement with China but no decision had been reached and the two countries plan to hold more talks.

 

Beef prices forecast to stay strong
The latest forecast from Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) says beef prices are set to remain strong for the next five years due to tight global supplies and strong demand.

 

Europe

 

British Buy Bison
Consumers in the United Kingdom find bison to their liking.

 

Poland Records Seventh Case of Mad Cow Disease

Poland has recorded its seventh case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as mad cow disease, Polish Radio reported Friday.

 

USA

 

Washington asks WTO to probe EU biotech policy
The United States on Monday formally asked the World Trade Organization to declare the European Union's refusal to accept most genetically modified organisms (GMOs) as illegal under global trade rules.

 

Food Safety in the Classroom
USDA and Olivia Newton-John help educate students about food safety as the students return to the classroom