Rural Economy Grant is Good News, Say NFU
21:24 | 01/03/2012
UK - A new £60million government scheme aimed at stimulating the transformation of farm businesses has been met with approval from the National Farmers Union.
Freeing up Farming to Reach its Full Potential
15:03 | 25/02/2012
UK - The farming industry is the first to benefit from the Government’s pledge to slash red tape which hinders business efficiency, Farming Minister Jim Paice announced earlier this week.
Self-Assessment Air Quality Awareness Tool
20:49 | 20/02/2012
US - Livestock producers can now make sure they are doing their best to minimize air emissions with a new self-assessment tool developed by a team of researchers and Extension specialists from across the US.
Editorial: A Look at Global Dairy Trade
00:45 | 18/02/2012
In 2012, China will be a key driver of global dairy demand with imports of whole milk powder forecast to grow by seven per cent.
Nestle's Heifer Project Gathers Momemtum
21:53 | 06/02/2012
ZIMBABWE - Nestle Zimbabwe's project to boost milk production is now in full swing with the company distributing 100 imported heifers to new farmers joining the programme.
Govt Investments to Help Boost Dairy Exports
21:51 | 06/02/2012
CANADA - Canadian dairy farmers will grow their businesses through increased market opportunities with new support from the Harper Government.
NCBA Backs Reconsideration of Child Labour Regs
22:08 | 05/02/2012
US - National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Bill Donald welcomed the crowd to 2012 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show with news that the US Department of Labour announced the agency’s intent to reconsider a portion of its proposed rule related to on-farm child labour.
Changes to Dairy Regulation Won’t Make Milk Cheaper
16:21 | 27/01/2012
NEW ZEALAND - None of the proposed changes to the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act will reduce the retail price of milk, comments Federated Farmers.
Coordination on Food Safety & Animal Health Aid
22:00 | 16/01/2012
GLOBAL - Strengthened coordination to improve results in a number of areas features in a new medium-term strategy for 2012-16. The strategy will help developing countries meet international standards on food safety and animal and plant health.
Paraguay Announces FMD Vaccination Programme
21:09 | 16/01/2012
PARAGUAY - The National Service Quality and Animal Health(SENACSA) reported that the first period of vaccination against the 2012 Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak is to begin throughout the country.
