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US livestock and grain data on shutdown
The View from the US: According to media reports, livestock markets  across the US are reeling from this week’s disruption of data...
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'When animal waste provides greener fertilisers', Q&A with biochar founder
The View from Australia: The Swedish environmental engineer Edward Soméus invented in the early 1980s a CO2-free technology, abiding by the 3R...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
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UN targets 30 per cent reduction in global livestock emissions
WORLD VIEW: The International Dairy Federation (IDF) this morning welcomes a new report released by The Food and Agriculture Organisation...
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World’s largest vertical farm is certified organic
World News: A 90,000 sq ft warehouse based 15 miles outside of Chicago is now a thriving urban garden that...
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China beef continues to rise
A recent report released by Rabobank indicates Chinese demand for beef continues to rise, heralding positive news for a number of international...
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Danone hit by allegations of bribery in China
The View from China:Â Danone has become the latest international food giant to be hit by allegations of wrongdoing in China,...
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FSAI ceo to lead Fonterra inquiry
World News: The ceo of the Food and Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) is to head up the New Zealand Government’s...
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Second farm hub for Fonterra in China
World News: Fonterra today announced its second farming hub in China will be located at Ying County, Shanxi Province and...
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Wexford farmer sees benefits of Youngstock Monitoring Technology
Seamus O’Leary, who milks 130 pedigree Holstein Friesian cows at Coolnagree Dairy in Co. Wexford, splits his calving between autumn...
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World’s largest milk powder dryer kicks into gear
WORLD NEWS: The world’s largest milk powder dryer at New Zealand giant Fonterra’s Darfield site kicked into gear this week...
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Fonterra 'relived about all clear from Clostridium botulinum'
World View: New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) announced today that additional independent testing has established there was no...
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Fonterra ups forecast milk price 30c to $7.80
World View: New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra has lifted its forecast farmgate milk price for the 2014  by 30 cents to...
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Fonterra suspends its operations in Sri Lanka
World News: New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra has suspended its operations in Sri Lanka with immediate affect. Earlier this week,...
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Fonterra hails border testing system
World News: Fonterra this morning has said it fully endorses and complies with the practice of country of origin and...
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Tesco fined for 'misleading strawberry offer’
The View from the UK: Supermarket giant Tesco Stores has been fined £300k sterling  following a prosecution by Birmingham City Council...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
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More dairy products from New Zealand banned in China
WORLD NEWS: More New Zealand dairy products sold to China have been banned after elevated levels of nitrates were found,...
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Fonterra will offer compensation
World News: Fonterra will offer compensation to companies supplied with potentially contaminated whey protein concentrate. This has been reported in Fairfax...
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Pressure still on for Fonterra
World View: New Zealand dairy company Fonterra has confirmed the resignation of its milk executive in the wake of a botulism scare....
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Deere profits surge with demand
WORLD NEWS: Farming equipment maker John Deere has today reported a stronger than expected 26 per cent increase in third-quarter earnings...