UK to Implement Border Controls Similar to EU’s Post-Brexit Measures
Following Brexit, the UK plans to introduce border controls that mirror those the EU implemented immediately after the UK’s departure on January 1, 2021. The Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) will require sanitary certificates for meat and dairy, phytosanitary certificates for plant products, and initiate physical inspections at UK borders, aligning with the controls at […]
Calls to Limit “Climate-Friendly” Meat Labelling Gain Support
A leading animal rights group has joined the Environmental Working Group (EWG) in urging restrictions on the use of “climate-friendly” labels on meat products. This move aligns with proposals currently being reviewed by the USDA, aiming to regulate such claims more strictly. The Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) has formally requested the USDA’s Food Safety […]
V&V Walsh, a Western Australian Livestock Processor, Secures $40 Million Deal with Chinese Hospitality Giant
In a significant boost to the Australian agricultural sector, Western Australian livestock processor V&V Walsh has announced a $40 million trading partnership with China’s High Hope Group. This memorandum of understanding aims to enhance the supply of premium Western Australian grain-fed beef, along with lamb and mutton, to the Chinese market. The agreement with High […]
Extreme Weather Triggers Cattle Losses in Australian Feedlots
Over the recent long weekend, Queensland and parts of New South Wales experienced severe weather conditions, leading to heat stress and the death of a significant number of cattle in several feedlots. Reports indicate that at least five feed yards in regions such as the western and southern Darling Downs and South Burnett were affected, […]
Cargill Unveils Revolutionary NIR Technology to Enhance Poultry Health and Egg Production
Cargill has rolled out a new Near-InfraRed (NIR) technology, named REVEAL Layers, aimed at transforming poultry farming. This innovative tool offers quick and non-invasive body composition assessments for hens, enabling producers and nutritionists to adjust diets for optimal flock health and productivity. Lieske van Eck, a senior scientist at Cargill, highlighted that REVEAL Layers is […]
Challenges Ahead: Navigating the Current Rural Sector Downturn
Pita Alexander, a seasoned accountant and agribusiness advisor with nearly six decades of experience, has observed a unique challenge facing the rural sector today. Unlike the eleven financial downturns since 1948, the current situation is unprecedented due to simultaneous increases in costs and decreases in prices, particularly affecting the sheep farming industry with notably low […]
EU Deforestation Laws Challenge NZ Beef Trade
The European Union’s new rules are causing headaches for New Zealand beef exporters. These rules, set last June, demand proof that beef doesn’t harm forests after 2020’s end. Sellers face a tight deadline by this year’s end to comply. These EU laws mean beef sellers must show their beef follows their country’s laws or face […]
Australian Banks’ Role in Supporting New Zealand Farmers: An Insight
Australian banks, holding about 85% of New Zealand’s bank lending, play a pivotal role in the financial stability of New Zealand’s agricultural sector. This significant share puts New Zealand’s farming and horticultural communities largely under the influence of decisions made by banking executives in Australia. According to financial expert Alexander, in the event of an […]
Senators Propose Ban on Cultivated Meat in School Lunches
Senators Mike Rounds and Jon Tester have introduced a bill to stop schools from serving lab-grown meat. Their plan, called the School Lunch Integrity Act of 2024, aims to make sure kids eat only traditional meat in their school lunches and breakfasts. Tester says the bill is simple. It’s about giving kids real meat from […]
UK-Canada Free Trade Agreement Talks Put on Hold
Negotiations between the UK and Canada for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) have been temporarily suspended. These talks aimed to update the existing agreement, which has allowed the UK to trade with Canada on favourable terms since leaving the EU. The UK has benefited from this relationship, particularly in agricultural exports. In 2022, significant exports […]
