UK Pork Imports Climb as Domestic Supply Dips
The UK’s pork imports have seen an uptick, reaching 65,600 tonnes in August. This is a rise from both the previous month and August last year. The increase comes as the UK’s own pork production has decreased, with the current pig count at its lowest in a decade. While overall pig meat purchases have slightly […]
Northern Ireland’s Meat Industry Braces for Impact Amid Official Vets’ Strike
In the wake of a planned strike by official veterinarians in Northern Ireland, the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has highlighted that the slaughtering of livestock—cattle, pigs, sheep, and poultry—cannot proceed without the presence of these vets in abattoirs. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera) of Stormont, which is responsible for employing […]
Global Fertiliser Prices Show Signs of Easing Amidst Middle East Tensions
31 October 2023 The global fertiliser market has witnessed a decrease in prices, but the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict could introduce uncertainties, according to Vitor Pistoia, a farm inputs analyst at RaboResearch. The recent Semi-Annual Fertiliser Outlook report by the agribusiness banking specialist highlighted that while the escalating tensions in the Middle East introduce some unpredictability, […]
MLA Introduces Comprehensive Guide on Covered Housing Systems for Australian Feedlots
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has unveiled a comprehensive manual tailored for Australian lot feeders, offering insights into the various options and considerations surrounding covered housing systems. This initiative comes in response to the growing interest in covered and partially covered housing systems, spurred by climatic variability and the industry’s shade and shelter initiative. The […]
Arable Market Overview – 30 October 2023
Monday, 30 October 2023 The grain and oilseed markets have seen a series of fluctuations this week, influenced by both UK and global events. Grains Overview: Wheat, Maize, and Barley: Short-term grain markets are displaying volatility, reacting to updates on South American weather and Black Sea exports. In the long run, the abundance of global […]
USDA Report: U.S. Food Insecurity Rises in 2022
The USDA highlighted that in 2022, more U.S. households faced food insecurity than in 2021. While a majority of Americans were food secure, the increase in insecurity is concerning. According to USDA’s ERS: Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack, commented on the findings. He pointed out that as the pandemic’s intensity reduced in 2022, food insecurity issues […]
HPAI Outbreaks Now Registered in 12 States Across the U.S.
The list of U.S. states reporting outbreaks of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has now expanded to include California, as per the recent figures from the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). A commercial facility in Merced County, California, witnessed the impact on roughly 31,600 turkeys. This incident brings the count of […]
Blue Light Technology Shows Potential in Combating Listeria
Recent developments in blue light technology could play a pivotal role in eradicating Listeria from food processing environments. Research featured in Applied and Environmental Microbiology reveals that blue light effectively targets the Listeria monocytogenes pathogen in both its dried cell and biofilm forms, particularly on polystyrene surfaces. It’s noteworthy that biofilms, which are typically resistant, […]
AgriZeroNZ Welcomes Wayne McNee as New Chief Executive
24 October 2023 AgriZeroNZ, a pioneering public-private joint venture dedicated to aiding farmers in reducing their emissions, has announced the appointment of Wayne McNee as its Chief Executive. The venture is a collaborative effort, with half its ownership vested in leading agribusiness corporations such as ANZCO, Fonterra, Rabobank, Ravensdown, Silver Fern Farms, and Synlait. The […]
Victorian Farmers Federation Opposes Australian-European Free Trade Agreement
As reported by the VFF The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has voiced its concerns over the proposed Australian-European Free Trade Agreement, stating that it would be detrimental to Victorian agriculture. The VFF has urged the Albanese Government not to sign the agreement, labelling it as unfavourable for the state’s farmers. VFF President, Emma Germano, has […]
