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Asia Pacific
US beef lobbies against possible Japan tariff
U.S. beef industry lobbyists were in Tokyo this week urging Japanese officials to waive an upcoming tariff on foreign beef that would curtail imports just as consumers are recovering from mad cow disease fears.
Water Shortages Will Place Pressure on Ag in China
The Director of the Chinese Center for Agricultural Policy says expanding demand for water in northern China may limit supplies for agricultural production.
JAPAN/USA: Japan bans US poultry meat imports following bird flu outbreak
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has banned imports of chicken meat from across the US, following an outbreak of avian influenza at poultry farms in the US state of Connecticut.
Livestock Exports Feel Impact Of War Talk
There's a hush over the nation's livestock export ports today, as the industry starts to feel the impact of unrest in the Middle East.
Americas
Brazil trade min backs market approach to GM crops
BRASILIA, March 6 (Reuters) - Trade, Industry and Development Minister, Luiz Fernando Furlan, supported on Thursday a market approach towards the production of genetically modified crops.
Europe
Illegal Meat Still Threatens Livestock
A television programme broadcast in the UK, which focused on illegal meat imports, has highlighted the potential dangers to the British livestock industry according to British Pig Executive Chairman Stewart Houston.
USA
NCBA presses Japan on looming tariff increase
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association is in Tokyo this week, the latest twist in a full court press by industry and U.S. officials who are trying to derail a looming 11.5 percent tariff increase for U.S. beef exports.
The President’s proposal would provide $4 billion in tax savings this year for farm families throughout the country,” said Veneman. “Strengthening this nation’s economy by creating jobs, encouraging consumer spending and promoting savings and investment is a top priority for the President. Quick passage of his plan will give an important economic boost to America’s farmers and ranchers.”