EU Agriculture Not Viable for Future

21:19 | 07/08/2019

EU - The current reform proposals of the EU Commission on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) are unlikely to improve environmental protection, say researchers led by the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv), the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) and the University of Göttingen.

IFA Urges Ag Minister to Reject Flawed Policy to Cut Suckler Herd

20:14 | 30/07/2019

IRELAND - IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods has described proposals to cut the national suckler cow herd from the Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) as, "unacceptable, lazy and flawed".

M. bovis Levy Added to Long List of Costs for Dairy Farmers

21:32 | 23/07/2019

NEW ZEALAND - A levy on milk solids to pay for the Mycoplasma bovis response is another cost in a long list that farmers are having to endure, an industry leader says.

CME: Feedlot Placements Expected to be Above a Year Ago in July COF Report

21:35 | 21/07/2019

US - According to Steiner Consulting Group, DLR Division, Inc., two major cattle reports will be released Friday, 19 July 2019, by USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).

CME: Drought Monitor Shows Few Trouble Spots Across US

21:32 | 21/07/2019

US - While crop conditions remain a concern, one of the key figures in the crop progress for cattle producers is pasture and range conditions, writes Steiner Consulting Group, DLR Division, Inc.

Israeli Ministry Blocks Imports of Palestinian Dairy, Meat Products

20:54 | 16/07/2019

PALESTINIAN TERRITORY - As of 1 August, Israeli Authorities will prohibit the export of Palestinian meat and dairy products into East Jerusalem, a decision passed on 1 July this year.

CME: Liquidation of Dairy Herd Behind Increase in Cow Slaughter

20:52 | 16/07/2019

US - USDA will issue at the end of the week the results of two important surveys. According to Steiner Consulting Group, DLR Division, Inc, one covers the supply of cattle that as of 1 July were in inventory at +1000 head capacity feedlots.

Chinese, German Scientists Collaborate to Cut Livestock Emissions

20:54 | 11/07/2019

CHINA - Chinese and German scientists are working together to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions from raising livestock, China Daily reported Tuesday.

'Its Time to Reform US Dairy Industry,' Says NFU

20:13 | 21/06/2019

June is National Dairy Month, making it a good time to highlight the important role family dairies play in the global food system, while also reflecting on the economic difficulties that America’s dairy farmers are currently facing.

Cattle Pens Needed to Lower Costs for China Overland Trade

19:51 | 17/06/2019

MYANMAR - The government should set up suitable holding pens for cattle on the Myanmar side that will help lower the costs of transportation for the overland cross-border trade with China.