JBS Brazil plant temporarily closed over labour irregularities

By Ana ManoA JBS beef plant in the centre-west state of Goias, Brazil, was ordered shut for two days by labour auditors due to irregular work conditions, one of the inspectors said April 17.  JBS immediately presented “an adaptation plan” that was accepted by the Ministry of Labor and Employment and is being executed, the[...]



Green group sues Tyson Foods for allegedly false climate claims

An environmental group is suing U.S.-based meat processor Tyson Foods for allegedly misleading consumers by saying it will reach net-zero emissions by 2050 and marketing climate-friendly beef without meaningful plans to achieve those goals.

EU Parliament approves weakened green rules for farmers

European Union proposals to weaken the green conditions attached to the bloc's subsidies for farmers won backing from the European Parliament on Wednesday, as policymakers attempt to quell protests across Europe.








U.S. cattle ranchers slowly start to rebuild decimated herd

In major U.S. livestock regions, some ranchers have slowly begun taking the first steps to boost cattle production after the nation’s inventory shrank due to a years-long drought that dried up pasture land used for grazing and hiked feeding costs.