Mole Valley Farmers pledges support to farmers during COVID-19 lockdown
14:25 | 25/04/2020
Whether it’s over the phone or via video calling, the Mole Valley Farmers team are on hand to offer support to farmers during the coronavirus lockdown.
Danone withdraws 2020 guidance for producers – but first-quarter sales rise
21:42 | 21/04/2020
On 21 April, French dairy giant Danone withdrew its financial guidance for 2020 due to disruption from the coronavirus pandemic.
Alberta issues a response plan to protect workers in food processing plants
21:39 | 21/04/2020
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, the provincial and federal governments, beef industry and worker representatives have developed a plan to respond to confirmed cases of coronavirus in food processing plants.
New Zealand’s Fonterra keeps its 2019-2020 milk price forecast
20:51 | 20/04/2020
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd retained its forecast milk payments to farmers for the 2019-2020 season, but told producers to exercise caution with on-farm decisions due to pandemic uncertainty.
Cargill reduces beef output at Alberta plant as COVID-19 spreads
20:35 | 15/04/2020
Cargill Ltd has reduced production at one of Canada’s biggest beef-packing plants after dozens of workers tested positive for coronavirus.
China’s US ambassador says trade deal is being implemented
20:44 | 13/04/2020
China is still implementing the first phase of the US-China trade deal, but hopes for a coordinated response to address the pandemic.
Egypt authorises 42 Brazilian meat plants for exports
20:45 | 10/04/2020
According to a statement from Brazil’s Agriculture Ministry, Egypt has authorised 15 beef plants and 27 chicken plants for exports to Egypt.
Farmer sentiment plummets as coronavirus concerns rise
22:33 | 08/04/2020
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer recorded its largest one-month drop in sentiment during March.
US NFU urges farm relief from USDA
22:32 | 08/04/2020
According to the US National Farmers Union, the USDA must distribute assistance to farmers and rural communities as quickly and fairly as possible.
South Africa earmarks $64 million for small-scale farmers as lockdown continues
20:24 | 07/04/2020
South Africa has agreed to set aside 1.2 billion rand ($64 million) to assist small-scale farmers and support food production as a nationwide lockdown stretches on.
