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EU lifts wheat, barley, rapeseed yield outlook

By GFM Network News, Reuters April 27, 2015

Paris | Reuters — The European Union’s crop monitoring service on Monday lifted its yield forecasts for this year’s soft wheat, barley and rapeseed harvests with growing conditions remaining mostly favourable despite a recent dry spell. Yields will stay below levels seen in 2014, when the EU posted record production in several crops, but exceed

Crops, Markets

EU approves first new genetically modified crops since 2013

By GFM Network News, Philip Blenkinsop April 24, 2015

Brussels | Reuters –– The European Union cleared the import of 10 new types of genetically modified crops and two more kinds of cut flowers on Friday, its first authorizations in more than a year after a review of its blocked approval process. The European Commission said it had authorized 10 new types of maize,

Crops, Markets

EU proposes GM opt-out for members, angers pro- and anti-GM camps

By GFM Network News, Philip Blenkinsop April 22, 2015

Brussels | Reuters — The European Commission proposed on Wednesday a new law allowing individual EU countries to restrict or prohibit imported genetically modified crops even if they have been approved by the bloc as a whole. The proposal covering GM crops in human food and animal feed upset trading partners, notably the U.S., which

Crops, International news

Moving from famine relief to relief from famine

Ethiopia has made solid gains thanks to a co-ordinated attack on the root causes of hunger

By Laura Rance-Unger April 14, 2015

Famine relief was a hit in the 1980s — literally — as pop music stars donated the proceeds of their collaboration on the song “Feed the World” to help feed starving people in Ethiopia. It was a sincere effort that raised millions and was part of a global response by governments and aid and development

Crops

Pesticides could lead to ‘pollination deficit,’ EU report says

By Barbara Lewis, GFM Network News April 8, 2015

Brussels | Reuters –– Evidence is mounting that widely-used pesticides harm moths, butterflies and birds as well as bees, adding to concerns crop production could be hit by a shortage of pollinators, according to a report drawn up for EU policymakers. The European Commission, the EU executive, placed restrictions on three neonicotinoid pesticides from Dec.

Crops, Markets

Russia may consider lifting food ban from Greece, Hungary, Cyprus

By GFM Network News, Reuters April 7, 2015

Moscow | Reuters — The Russian government could consider removing Greece, Hungary and Cyprus from its ban on most Western food imports, Russian Agriculture Minister Nikolai Fyodorov was quoted as saying Tuesday. Russia’s ban, which should run until early August, was imposed in retaliation to Western sanctions on Russia over Moscow’s role in the Ukraine

Livestock, Opinion

Editorial: Time to quit fighting COOL

By John Morriss March 16, 2015

Maybe we missed it, but somehow we expected there would be more of a buzz when McDonald’s announced that it had chosen Canada for its first-ever project to source sustainable beef. We saw no industry or government releases welcoming the announcement, which seems a bit odd. After all, McDonald’s is North America’s largest beef buyer.

Beef cattle, Livestock, Markets

Brazilian beef exporters weigh WTO case against EU

By GFM Network News March 12, 2015

Brasilia | Reuters — Brazilian meat exporters are considering taking the European Union to the World Trade Organization to challenge restrictions on their beef shipments to one of the world’s top markets, the head of the country’s beef exporters association told Reuters. A new dispute could further harm trade ties frayed by an EU case

Dairy cattle, Livestock, Markets

EU farmers fear ‘roller coaster’ as milk market deregulated

By Conor Humphries, GFM Network News March 6, 2015

Belview Port, Ireland | Reuters –– Billions of euros and thousands of jobs will flow from the historic deregulation of Europe’s dairy sector, a string of Irish ministers promised at the opening this week of a vast new plant to make dried milk for developing markets. But elsewhere in the European Union, many farmers are

Livestock

A look at international opportunities for beef

Shipping beef to the EU requires adherence to strict protocols,  but the premium may make it worthwhile

By Jennifer Paige February 25, 2015

Breakout sessions and informal discussion at the 36th annual general meeting of Manitoba Beef Producers in Brandon earlier this month focused on the possibilities of capitalizing on the European Union and Asian markets. “The markets are changing and as producers we need to adapt. Whether you want to go to the EU, China, or you’re

Daily Network News

National survey of farmer and rancher mental health launches

U.S. grains: Soybean futures rise as dollar hits four-year low

U.S. livestock: Cattle retreat, hogs rise

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EU lifts wheat, barley, rapeseed yield outlook

EU approves first new genetically modified crops since 2013

EU proposes GM opt-out for members, angers pro- and anti-GM camps

Moving from famine relief to relief from famine

Pesticides could lead to ‘pollination deficit,’ EU report says

Russia may consider lifting food ban from Greece, Hungary, Cyprus

Editorial: Time to quit fighting COOL

Brazilian beef exporters weigh WTO case against EU

EU farmers fear ‘roller coaster’ as milk market deregulated

A look at international opportunities for beef

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