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Asia Pacific
Sheep slaughter rises in Australia
Sheep slaughter in Australia jumped four percent in 2005 to 11.6 million head.
Japanese agriculture minister wants translation of U.S. beef report
Shoichi Nakagawa, agriculture minister of Japan, said in Tokyo that translations of USDA's report concerning an illegal shipment of veal should be made available to elected officials and the public.
South-East Asia faces cattle feedlot drainage problem
Urban encroachment is becoming a growing problem for cattle feedlots in South-East Asia. But it is not because of the odour of cattle waste. Instead, it is the challenge of managing drainage in a high rainfall environment.
Americas
Combination of factors contribute to Canada's record pork exports
Figures released last week show exports of Canadian pork reached 1.029 million tonnes during 2005, an increase of about 10 percent over 2004, reaching a value of 2.84 billion dollars Canadian, an increase of about five percent.
Europe
U.K. pork producers urged to play it safe
The ethical use of medications in pig production is highlighted at a recent workshop.
USA
U.S lawmakers proposes fair- trade law
U.S. Senator Tom Harkin has introduced legislation that he says will improve competition in livestock markets and fairness in the production and sale of agricultural commodities.
New ID beef plant on hold
Jerome, Idaho Valley Beef had hoped to build a 174-acre beef processing plant near Hazelton, but has delayed after complaints from area residents.
More soy in U.S. in 2006
There seems to be widespread agreement that U.S. producers will reduce corn acreage and increase soybean acreage in 2006.
Asia Pacific
Sheep slaughter rises in Australia
Sheep slaughter in Australia jumped four percent in 2005 to 11.6 million head.
Japanese agriculture minister wants translation of U.S. beef report
Shoichi Nakagawa, agriculture minister of Japan, said in Tokyo that translations of USDA's report concerning an illegal shipment of veal should be made available to elected officials and the public.
South-East Asia faces cattle feedlot drainage problem
Urban encroachment is becoming a growing problem for cattle feedlots in South-East Asia. But it is not because of the odour of cattle waste. Instead, it is the challenge of managing drainage in a high rainfall environment.
Americas
Combination of factors contribute to Canada's record pork exports
Figures released last week show exports of Canadian pork reached 1.029 million tonnes during 2005, an increase of about 10 percent over 2004, reaching a value of 2.84 billion dollars Canadian, an increase of about five percent.
Europe
U.K. pork producers urged to play it safe
The ethical use of medications in pig production is highlighted at a recent workshop.
USA
U.S lawmakers proposes fair- trade law
U.S. Senator Tom Harkin has introduced legislation that he says will improve competition in livestock markets and fairness in the production and sale of agricultural commodities.
New ID beef plant on hold
Jerome, Idaho Valley Beef had hoped to build a 174-acre beef processing plant near Hazelton, but has delayed after complaints from area residents.
More soy in U.S. in 2006
There seems to be widespread agreement that U.S. producers will reduce corn acreage and increase soybean acreage in 2006.