News summary: In promoting spaces for work in the territories of Salta and Jujuy, the Argentinian national institution, Senasa, provided information on regulatory aspects to personnel from public institutions. Salta–As a part of its actions to support and strengthen family farming in rural Argentina, the National Agrifood Health and Quality Service (Senasa) participated in a meeting with personnel from other public institutions in the town of Hornillos, in...
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development deploys special enforcement work during the fishing ban in three major watersheds in North and Northeast China
China’s Haihe, Liaohe and Songhua River basins will enter a two-and-a-half-month fishing ban, meaning that the country’s four seas and seven key inland basins will enter a comprehensive fishing moratorium. Recently, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development issued a notice for special law enforcement work to be deployed on the fishing ban zones of Haihe, Liaohe and Songhua River...
Nuts and dried fruit producers in Portugal make efficient use of water-study
Nuts producers in Portugal do “efficient” water management, spending “30 to 40 percent less” than their counterparts in the United States (US), a study by the Portugal Nuts association revealed today. “There is really good efficiency in water use and this crop, besides being very well adapted to the climate and soil conditions we have in the Alqueva region, reveals an...
Zambia Soya Beans: The Latest on Prices, Harvest and More
Soya beans rank as some of the most versatile legumes to grow in Zambia as they have affinity to thrive in many parts of the country. Their main growing belts include a designated area of the capital Lusaka and the Central Province as well as the copper-producing region. The latest insights on Zambia soya beans is that prices are projected...
Thai asparagus making money for half a million per household
Mrs. Angkhana Buddhasri, Director of the 7th Chai Nat Agricultural Economics Office (Nor Sor Sor.7), reveals the results of monitoring the operation of the Asparagus Community Enterprise Group. The group is based in Ban Pluak Sung, Tha Din Dam Sub-district, Chai Badan District of Lop Buri Province and has 25 members. The total planting area is 46 rai (836 acres), with an average of 2 rai (0.79 acres) per...
Current State of Canada Lobster
With the rising spring season catch, prices of Canada lobster are plummeting. The availability of the seafood commodity has increased of late as Newfoundland and Nova Scotia start the spring crustacean season. The reigning price per pound stands at $10.42. By and large, there has also been a halt in direct buying from producers in the first week of May...
El Salvador Government delivers planting supplies to agricultural producers in the West
News summary: From Sonsonate to Caluco, the El Salvador agricultural authorities will deliver more than 2,200 packages to the same number of producers. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG), together with the Government, distributed agricultural packages for the benefit of more than half a million small producers from different areas of the country. Every day, more farmers are benefiting from the delivery...
Germany: Fewer large cattle slaughters in Schleswig-Holstein
Kiel, Germany: In 2022, meat production in the slaughterhouses of Schleswig-Holstein sank again. The decline is due to fewer pigs and fewer cattle slaughters, according to the Statistics Office North. Compared to the previous year 2021, the number of commercially slaughtered cattle fell by 7.3 percent or 19,443 animals to 246,208 animals. The slaughter volume fell by 7,414 ton (t)...
Meat and Dairy Sales Expected to Rise During King Charles’ Coronation
Analysts have predicted huge red meat and products from dairy sales as the coronation of King Charles III starts today in the UK. The Brits who are known for loving a party will throng streets to enjoy the weekend. The coronation that is slated to take place on Saturday, May 6 promises to show the celebratory side of Britons with...
Russia may increase imports of meat products from Belarus in accordance with TR
News summary: TR CU 034/2013 regulates meat safety under Eurasian trade protocols and as Russia seeks to increase its stake in the productive Belarusian meat export market, it promises to adhere to the TR stipulations. The meat industry in Belarus grew by a quarter over the previous year. The pace has been maintained this year-in 3 months, the output in monetary terms...