Asia Pacific | Japan farm ministry skips regular tenderTOKYO, April 1 (Reuter...

Asia Pacific

Japan farm ministry skips regular tender
TOKYO, April 1 (Reuters) - The Agriculture Ministry said on Thursday it did not hold its weekly tender to buy barley and wheat, due to the start of Japan's new financial year.

BSE and bird flu trade embargos boost pork prices
Purdue University Extension Agriculture Economist Chris Hurt attributes the spike in pork production prices to sharply restricted beef exports due to BSE and reduced broiler exports caused by bird flu.

Japanese domestic beef prices reach record high
The price of domestic beef set another record in Japan last week as demand continues to rise in the face of concerns over avian flu and the continued ban on U.S. beef, the Xinhua News Service reported.

Americas

Solid Sales Growth
Canadian pork processor reports a 65 percent jump in first fiscal quarter sales.

Europe

Meat Spending Rises
British consumers are spending more on beef and lamb than on pork.

USA

Raw Data
Meat scientist updates NAMP members on HACCP tools for raw meat.

USDA Announces Agreement With Marriott International To Benefit Minority Farmers
Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Marriott International, Inc. to enhance outreach efforts and expand sales outlets for agricultural commodities produced by minority farmers.

Asia Pacific

Japan farm ministry skips regular tender
TOKYO, April 1 (Reuters) - The Agriculture Ministry said on Thursday it did not hold its weekly tender to buy barley and wheat, due to the start of Japan's new financial year.

BSE and bird flu trade embargos boost pork prices
Purdue University Extension Agriculture Economist Chris Hurt attributes the spike in pork production prices to sharply restricted beef exports due to BSE and reduced broiler exports caused by bird flu.

Japanese domestic beef prices reach record high
The price of domestic beef set another record in Japan last week as demand continues to rise in the face of concerns over avian flu and the continued ban on U.S. beef, the Xinhua News Service reported.

Americas

Solid Sales Growth
Canadian pork processor reports a 65 percent jump in first fiscal quarter sales.

Europe

Meat Spending Rises
British consumers are spending more on beef and lamb than on pork.

USA

Raw Data
Meat scientist updates NAMP members on HACCP tools for raw meat.

USDA Announces Agreement With Marriott International To Benefit Minority Farmers
Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Marriott International, Inc. to enhance outreach efforts and expand sales outlets for agricultural commodities produced by minority farmers.