US wheat exports reach 52-year low in November
The latest export inspection data in the US indicates that wheat shipments from that country reached a 52-year low in the first week of November.
Low producer prices put pressure on the UK’s milk supplies
There are indications of a notable reduction in milk production on UK farms, with low farm-gate prices putting pressure on margins at a time of the year when production normally...
Young, small EU farmers continue their struggle to access financing
Farmers in the EU continue to struggle to secure financing, with small farming operations and young farmers being most affected by a lack of loans and financial investment.
Lumpy skin disease vaccines to safeguard Australian cattle exports
The Australian government has announced that, in its fight to reduce the risk of lumpy skin disease (LSD) entering the country, it will continue to work closely with regional neighbours,...
Can technology help curtail large harvest losses in India?
Farmers in India experience great difficulty delivering the produce they harvest to markets in good condition. According to recent figures released by the Indian government, between 6% and 15% of...
Mexico-US GM maize stand-off heads for mediation
The US is seeking an intermediary to resolve a dispute with Mexico, after the latter country banned imports of genetically modified (GM) maize for human consumption from the US.
Italy overtaken by France as largest wine producer
The wine lobby groups UIV and Assoenologi in Italy said earlier this week that the country’s wine production was expected to decline by 12% to less than 44 million hectolitres...
New Zealand livestock numbers fall as forestry conversions rise
A new study by Beef and Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has shown that changes in land usage, including the conversion of farmland to forestry plantations, is continuing to have an...
India’s rice export ban could deepen global food shortages
Further restrictions on rice exports recently announced by India, including a 20% duty on exports of parboiled rice, have triggered fears that it will further exacerbate global food inflation.
UK resumes sheep embryo exports to the US
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) in the UK has announced the resumption of UK sheep embryos exports to the US.
Second-largest ever US maize harvest forecast weighs on prices
An 18% decline in maize prices has been reported in the US during July on the back of forecasts that this year’s harvest will be the second-largest on record at...
Chinese meat consumption growth unlocks export opportunities
A significant increase in meat consumption in China is opening up new export opportunities for countries around the world.
India’s rice export ban to halt progress on food inflation
India has halted two million tons of rice exports with immediate effect as the country seeks to keep local supply and prices stable amid a looming election. The ban impacts...
UK project aims to reduce methane emissions in sheep
The sheep industry in the UK is hoping to use genetic engineering to reduce methane emissions without negatively affecting important traits such as grazing ability.
Fruit and vegetable shortages loom for Ireland
Growers and industry specialists are warning that consumers in Ireland can expect a shortage of fruit and vegetables for the rest of 2023.
Concern about forecast for decline in Australia’s winter crops
The production of winter crops in Australia is expected to fall sharply during the coming season from the record highs experienced during the past few seasons.
Heavy rain in China damages millions of tons of wheat
Prolonged rainfall on a scale rarely seen before is severely hampering wheat production in China, resulting in crops becoming infecting with blight and leading to preharvest sprouting.
Brazil declares animal health emergency after bird flu outbreak
The world's largest poultry exporter, Brazil, has declared a 180-day animal health emergency starting on Monday, 23 May.
‘Ethical pork law’ a threat to US farmers’ viability – claim
The implementation of Proposition 12 in California may be the final straw for many pig farmers across the US. This is according to Dwight Mogler, a large-scale pig producer in...
‘Using sheep to trim fields at solar plants benefits everyone’
When the owners of a solar farm near the small town of Kamenica in eastern Kosovo became tired of wasting the plant’s own energy to keep the site tidy, they...
