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Asia Pacific

 

USDA and China Sign Protocol on Cooperation in Ag Science/Technology
Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman and China's Minister of Science and Technology Xu Guanhua today signed a Protocol on Cooperation in Agriculture Science and Technology.

 

One year on, China's WTO membership reflects its struggle to embrace the future
Beijing marks the anniversary of its coveted WTO inauguration Wednesday much as it began membership - eager to reap the benefits of open markets, wrangling its outdated business traditions into published law, promising it will play by the rules and vehemently objecting to anyone who doesn't.

 

U.S.-China agree to share agriculture research
WASHINGTON, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The United States and China on Tuesday agreed to work more closely in the development of agriculture biotechnology, conservation and food safety

 

Philippine Government Lifts Ban on Imports of Australian Beef

The Philippine Department of Agriculture has lifted the ban on Australian beef products from entering the country, for they are now free of anthrax contamination.

 

Americas

 

U.S., Chile Agree to Sign Free-Trade Treaty, Chilean President Lagos Says

The U.S. and Chile agreed to sign a free trade treaty aimed at increasing annual commerce between the two countries of $5.7 billion, said Chilean President Ricardo Lagos. 

 

Europe

 

Irish Launch Beef Marketing Strategy
Six point plan to boost sales of Irish beef on Continental Europe over the next five years.

 

USA

 

USDA and China Sign Protocol on Cooperation in Agricultural Science and Technology
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2002 – Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman and China’s Minister of Science and Technology Xu Guanhua today signed a Protocol on Cooperation in Agriculture Science and Technology.

 

Kansas Beef Expo expected to draw 2,500-plus
The Kansas Beef Expo, a trade show and sale, will be held from Dec. 13 to Dec. 15 and is expected to draw more than 2,500 people to the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson, Kan.

 

Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Found in U.S. Poultry
Three times more antibiotics by weight are fed to poultry in the United States than humans consume, and the poultry industry's use of antibiotics is a health risk to American turkey and chicken eaters, according to two independent studies released today.

 

Activists Seek End to 'Happy Cows' Ads
Animal rights activists who complain that California dairy cows do not live the happy life shown in a popular television advertising campaign for the state's cheese producers say they'll go to court to force the ads off the air.