Agriculture

Friday, July 5th 2019 - 08:31 UTC
Falklands' farmers suffer Brexit uncertainty: lower prices and slower sales of meat

$UK export sales are down and with only a fraction of those being absorbed by the national market, produce has been put into cold storage$

Uncertainty surrounding the possibility of a no-deal Brexit resulted in lower prices and slower sales of meat in the 2019 export season, Falkland Islands farmers were told this week.
Thursday, July 4th 2019 - 19:13 UTC
Brazilian leading meat processor is “buying cattle from ranchers operating on deforested land”

Brazilian food processor JBS SA has been buying cattle from ranchers operating on deforested land in the Amazon that the government had said must not be used for grazing, a newspaper report said on Tuesday.
Thursday, July 4th 2019 - 09:43 UTC
UK returned 1.400 tons of Brazilian poultry contaminated with salmonella

The Brazilian government confirmed on Wednesday that Britain had sent back to Brazil 16 containers of poultry due to the presence of salmonella in the shipments. According to Agriculture Minister Tereza Cristina Dias, the shipments totaled 1,400 tons of poultry, which were returned over a 15-month period.
Monday, July 1st 2019 - 09:58 UTC
Bolsonaro: EU/Mercosur agreement will take at least three years to come into force

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Sunday that it could take up to three years for the free-trade deal agreed by the European Union and Mercosur to come into force, as it depends on approvals by lawmakers of all countries involved.
Saturday, June 29th 2019 - 09:55 UTC
EU and Mercosur reach historic agreement creating a 780 million people market

The European Union and Mercosur reached on Friday a political agreement for an ambitious, balanced and comprehensive trade agreement. The EU is the first major partner to strike a trade pact with Mercosur, a bloc comprising Argentina, Brazil Paraguay and Uruguay.
Friday, June 28th 2019 - 07:38 UTC
Bolsonaro says Germany has much to learn from Brazil on deforestation; NGOs ask EU to halt Mercosur talks

President Jair Bolsonaro said on Thursday Germany has “a lot to learn” from Brazil when it comes to the environment, hitting back at criticism over deforestation in the Amazon. Bolsonaro made the remarks in Japan on the eve of the G20 summit, where German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Wednesday she would seek “straight talk” with the Brazilian leader over destruction of the rainforest.
Thursday, June 27th 2019 - 09:16 UTC
First shipment of Argentine beef to the Japanese market

The first-ever shipment of Argentine beef to Japan was sent on Wednesday, a significant achievement for both countries made possible through an effective and coordinated effort between health authorities, Agro-Industry Ministries, Foreign Ministries, and the respective embassies.
Tuesday, June 25th 2019 - 09:07 UTC
Argentina sowing what is forecasted as an excellent crop of wheat, some 22 million tons

Argentine farmers are expected to plant 6.5 million hectares of wheat in the 2019/20 season, the government said in a report, citing good rainfall as the reason for the increase from its previous forecast of 6.46 million hectares.
Tuesday, June 25th 2019 - 07:19 UTC
FAO has a new director general, Qu Dongyu from China

Qu Dongyu of China was elected on Sunday Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Qu Dongyu received a total of 108 votes out of 191 cast, constituting a majority in the first round.
Friday, June 21st 2019 - 11:00 UTC
Four EU leaders express concern over EU/Mercosur farm sector deal

French President Emmanuel Macron and three other national leaders warned the European Commission that a trade deal with trade bloc Mercosur “could ultimately destabilize production and the agricultural sector.”