New Zealand promises a carbon neutral government by 2025, but exempts agriculture
21:43 | 02/12/2020
New Zealand states that its public sector will become carbon neutral by 2025 as it declares a climate emergency.
Argentina’s agriculture export industry workers go on strike
22:00 | 01/12/2020
Two major unions representing Argentina’s agro-export industry have launched an indefinite strike, escalating a stand-off that has been simmering for months.
EU launches its beef innovation network
22:15 | 27/11/2020
New EU initiative seeks to connect European beef farmers and drive sustainability in the sector.
Mole Valley Farmers warns of lower rumen function this winter
22:00 | 26/11/2020
Low fibre grass silage, high starch maize and greater use of co-products in rations have pushed vets and nutritionists to issue a warning surrounding rumen function this winter.
CME update: live cattle futures climb as cash markets and beef demand become more optimistic
21:58 | 26/11/2020
US live cattle futures rose on 25 November for a fourth straight session, climbing ahead of the US Thanksgiving holiday on 26 November.
Canada's agri-food sector positions itself for COVID-19 recovery
20:45 | 25/11/2020
Canada's Ministers of Agriculture from all levels of government prioritised pandemic recovery and long-term sustainability when making key decisions about the sector.
CME update: cattle futures inch up alongside beef prices
20:39 | 25/11/2020
Cattle futures closed higher on 24 November for a third straight session, lifted by surging wholesale beef prices and optimism surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine.
India’s FMD vaccination efforts experience snags as cattle owners resist tagging their animals
19:46 | 24/11/2020
India’s Punjab region started a major vaccination drive against food-and-mouth disease earlier this year, but the effort could stall as owners oppose ear tagging of cattle, fearing that this could increase their tax burden.
Weekly beef and dairy digest: US beef exports gain ground dairy market remains steady
21:54 | 06/11/2020
Jim Wyckoff's latest cattle industry update shows improving US beef exports and steady growth in the dairy sector.
New research emphasises cost of live fluke in beef cattle
22:17 | 02/11/2020
New research highlights cost of liver fluke in beef cattle, with farmers urged to treat youngstock at housing.
