Asia PacificJapan reviews new proposal for international mad cow testing stan...

Asia Pacific

Japan reviews new proposal for international mad cow testing standards
Japan is reviewing recommended changes to international mad cow screening standards that may be adopted at a May meeting of the World Organization for Animal Health, an agriculture ministry official said.

Japan deflation persists - except for beef bowls
Japan is experiencing six years of falling prices, but not everything is cheaper for Tokyo's average "salaryman" hungry for a low-cost, filling and speedy meal.

AIT welcomes Taiwan decision to reopen to U.S. beef imports
The United States welcomes Taiwan's announcement Thursday that it will reopen its market to U.S. boneless beef from cattle under 30 months of age starting April 16.

Europe

Pork producer grants
Britain’s pork industry funds research and development projects.

Americas

Canada’s pork producers strive to reduce dependence on U.S. market
Although figures released by Statistics Canada show efforts to reduce the Canadian pork industry’s reliance on the U.S. market are working, stakeholders are anxious to reduce that dependence even further.

USA

Egypt lifts ban on U.S. beef with stipulation that beef be of U.S. origin
Despite recent media reports, as well as statements from both the U.S. government and several meatpacker trade organizations that the United States must open its borders to countries affected by bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) so that other countries will lift bans on U.S. beef, an announcement this week by Egypt that it will resume imports of U.S. beef shows that is not the case.

Rising costs put more pressure on crop farmers
The grains industry is warning high oil prices will result in a smaller harvest this year, as farmers look to reduce the costs of diesel, freight and fertiliser.

U.S. farmers like their cheap food policy
Michigan farmers who recently returned from a 10-day agricultural study tour of eastern Australia say the globetrotting left them with a deeper appreciation of U.S. farm programs that keep food affordable for Americans and a keener awareness of the dangers that occur when agricultural water use is subjected to government restrictions.

Asia Pacific

Japan reviews new proposal for international mad cow testing standards
Japan is reviewing recommended changes to international mad cow screening standards that may be adopted at a May meeting of the World Organization for Animal Health, an agriculture ministry official said.

Japan deflation persists - except for beef bowls
Japan is experiencing six years of falling prices, but not everything is cheaper for Tokyo's average "salaryman" hungry for a low-cost, filling and speedy meal.

AIT welcomes Taiwan decision to reopen to U.S. beef imports
The United States welcomes Taiwan's announcement Thursday that it will reopen its market to U.S. boneless beef from cattle under 30 months of age starting April 16.

Europe

Pork producer grants
Britain’s pork industry funds research and development projects.

Americas

Canada’s pork producers strive to reduce dependence on U.S. market
Although figures released by Statistics Canada show efforts to reduce the Canadian pork industry’s reliance on the U.S. market are working, stakeholders are anxious to reduce that dependence even further.

USA

Egypt lifts ban on U.S. beef with stipulation that beef be of U.S. origin
Despite recent media reports, as well as statements from both the U.S. government and several meatpacker trade organizations that the United States must open its borders to countries affected by bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) so that other countries will lift bans on U.S. beef, an announcement this week by Egypt that it will resume imports of U.S. beef shows that is not the case.

Rising costs put more pressure on crop farmers
The grains industry is warning high oil prices will result in a smaller harvest this year, as farmers look to reduce the costs of diesel, freight and fertiliser.

U.S. farmers like their cheap food policy
Michigan farmers who recently returned from a 10-day agricultural study tour of eastern Australia say the globetrotting left them with a deeper appreciation of U.S. farm programs that keep food affordable for Americans and a keener awareness of the dangers that occur when agricultural water use is subjected to government restrictions.