Asia PacificMontana to Host Next FTA TalksThe fifth round of talks for a fre...

Asia Pacific
Montana to Host Next FTA Talks
The fifth round of talks for a free trade agreement (FTA) between South Korea and the United States will be held in Big Sky, Montana, according to Assistant U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Wendy Cutler.

ASEAN
Meat centre boost for region's hotels
SABAH's livestock industry is expected to grow significantly over the next two years following the setting up of the Sabah Meat Technology Centre.

Vietnam food market to benefit under WTO
Food processors in Vietnam can expect to see higher quality raw materials and lower prices on imported ingredients as the country becomes a full member of the World Trade Organisation.

Australia
Australian Beef Exports Changing
Beef is now Australia’s highest value agricultural commodity export, a big change from five years ago.

AustAg escapes the drought
DESPITE the bad news afflicting the agricultural sector in recent weeks, with a worsening drought and continued water shortages, one north Australian cattle company is trumpeting that it is not experiencing drought conditions or suffering any other impact from drought.

Europe
Agriculture and Russia's membership in the WTO
German Gref, Russia's minister of Economic Development and Trade, said that negotiations with the United States on Russia's accession to the World Trade Organization would be completed by the end of October.

Canada
Pork Industry Introduces Updated Draft Pork Greenhouse Gas Project Builder
The Canadian pork industry has introduced the latest draft of a software package designed to help swine producers calculate the number of greenhouse gas offset credits they may be able to sell.

United States
Chlorate Compound Found to Quell Microbes in Meat Animals
A patented compound developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists could help reduce the risk of Salmonella and Escherichia coli O157:H7 infection from meat or poultry products.

Asia Pacific
Montana to Host Next FTA Talks
The fifth round of talks for a free trade agreement (FTA) between South Korea and the United States will be held in Big Sky, Montana, according to Assistant U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Wendy Cutler.

ASEAN
Meat centre boost for region's hotels
SABAH's livestock industry is expected to grow significantly over the next two years following the setting up of the Sabah Meat Technology Centre.

Vietnam food market to benefit under WTO
Food processors in Vietnam can expect to see higher quality raw materials and lower prices on imported ingredients as the country becomes a full member of the World Trade Organisation.

Australia
Australian Beef Exports Changing
Beef is now Australia’s highest value agricultural commodity export, a big change from five years ago.

AustAg escapes the drought
DESPITE the bad news afflicting the agricultural sector in recent weeks, with a worsening drought and continued water shortages, one north Australian cattle company is trumpeting that it is not experiencing drought conditions or suffering any other impact from drought.

Europe
Agriculture and Russia's membership in the WTO
German Gref, Russia's minister of Economic Development and Trade, said that negotiations with the United States on Russia's accession to the World Trade Organization would be completed by the end of October.

Canada
Pork Industry Introduces Updated Draft Pork Greenhouse Gas Project Builder
The Canadian pork industry has introduced the latest draft of a software package designed to help swine producers calculate the number of greenhouse gas offset credits they may be able to sell.

United States
Chlorate Compound Found to Quell Microbes in Meat Animals
A patented compound developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists could help reduce the risk of Salmonella and Escherichia coli O157:H7 infection from meat or poultry products.