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Asia Pacific

 

UPDATE 1-Japan experts to visit US on beef trade rules-USDA
A team of Japanese technicians will visit the United States this week to review efforts to ensure a seamless flow of beef trade after Sept. 1, when Tokyo imposes new rules to guard against mad cow disease, U.S. Department of Agriculture officials said on Monday.

 

Australian farmers hold BBQ to protest tariffs
Australian cattle farmers had an Aussie-style barbeque outside the Japanese Embassy in Canberra to protest a tariff increase on Australian beef exported to Japan.

 

Japan to Use Revenue from Higher Beef Tariffs for Producers

The Japanese government will use revenue increases from emergency tariffs on beef imports for the benefit of producers, a senior official of Japan's farm ministry said Monday.

 

Americas

 

Most Canadian Agri-Businesses Suffering From BSE Outbreak: Study

Most agri-businesses across Western Canada have been impacted by the discovery of one case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in Alberta on May 20, 2003, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) discovered in a recent survey.

 

Merc's cattle plan angers Canada, Mexico

Only cattle born and raised in the U.S. could be used to satisfy delivery on cattle futures contracts if a rule change pushed by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange is adopted.

 

Europe

 

EU move into spotlight to agree WTO farm issues
The world's two main farm powers face a huge challenge this week in seeking enough common ground to revive stalled trade talks that have been endlessly dogged by their wide differences in philosophy, diplomats said on Monday.

Asia Pacific

 

UPDATE 1-Japan experts to visit US on beef trade rules-USDA
A team of Japanese technicians will visit the United States this week to review efforts to ensure a seamless flow of beef trade after Sept. 1, when Tokyo imposes new rules to guard against mad cow disease, U.S. Department of Agriculture officials said on Monday.

 

Australian farmers hold BBQ to protest tariffs
Australian cattle farmers had an Aussie-style barbeque outside the Japanese Embassy in Canberra to protest a tariff increase on Australian beef exported to Japan.

 

Japan to Use Revenue from Higher Beef Tariffs for Producers

The Japanese government will use revenue increases from emergency tariffs on beef imports for the benefit of producers, a senior official of Japan's farm ministry said Monday.

 

Americas

 

Most Canadian Agri-Businesses Suffering From BSE Outbreak: Study

Most agri-businesses across Western Canada have been impacted by the discovery of one case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in Alberta on May 20, 2003, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) discovered in a recent survey.

 

Merc's cattle plan angers Canada, Mexico

Only cattle born and raised in the U.S. could be used to satisfy delivery on cattle futures contracts if a rule change pushed by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange is adopted.

 

Europe

 

EU move into spotlight to agree WTO farm issues
The world's two main farm powers face a huge challenge this week in seeking enough common ground to revive stalled trade talks that have been endlessly dogged by their wide differences in philosophy, diplomats said on Monday.