World food imports in 2013 are tentatively forecast by FAO at $1.09 trillion, close to last year's level, but 13 per cent below the record of 2011, the biannual report on global food markets said.

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Australian cattle producers and feedlotters have just returned from a trip to Japan, where they were convincing farmers Australia shouldn't be seen as a threat.

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LIVE-SHEEP exports have dropped 19 per cent this financial year as animal welfare requirements rule out certain markets.

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Almost every state’s beef output was up year-on-year for April, with national output up 20 per cent, bovine genomics supplier and consultant ABS has announced.

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MUTTON prices have risen 20 per cent in a week in a scramble for numbers.

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In May, 103,000 tonnes of beef was exported, a big jump on the previous best of 94,000 tonnes.

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AUSTRALIAN beef exports to the EU in May reached the highest monthly total since September 1998.

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ALTHOUGH his heart lies with sheep and wool, Winton's Ian Elliott has found his rangeland goat enterprise, now in its 10th year, an increasingly valuable part of his business.

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A man has been charged over a meat cleaver attack in Sydney's west.

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The Queensland Government yesterday announced plans to establish a special trade office in Jakarta focused on the beef and education industries.

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Fed cattle prices and poultry markets moved at a slow pace in May while pork shipments increased, despite the Ukrainian embargo, say analysts at the Centre for Advanced Studies on Applied Economics.

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The sustained growth in beef demand in Asia has helped to facilitate an increase in South American beef exports to the regions on 2013, especially to Hong Kong.

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A nine-patty burger called the T-Rex that was a popular item among customers at a Canadian Wendy’s restaurant for almost a decade has been retired, after the chain’s corporate office told the store owners to stop selling it.

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Cattle have had to be sold at auction in Saskatchewan following the arrest of two farmers after Animal Rights officers discovered 300 animals in ‘distress’ on an Assiniboia farm.

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The Sobey’s chain of food stores, whose parent company counts former Walmart Canada head Dave Ferguson among its board members, has added new square footage to its retail portfolio with the acquisitions of Safeway’s Canadian stores.

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China: it is the pork powerhouse of the world with over 51% of the world’s population of pigs raised within China.

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Ceva signed a protocol with partners Jinyu Baoling which will lead to the creation of a joint-venture to produce international standard brucellosis vaccines.

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The government has granted subsidies of 300 million yuan (48.54 million U.S. dollars) to prop up the poultry sector as it struggles in the wake of the H7N9 bird flu virus, the Ministry of Finance said on Friday.

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Retail chicken prices Bangalore, Karnataka, have continued to remain high despite the onset of the monsoon season (in summer, chicken prices are high due to the high mortality of the birds in farms).

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Ranchers are profiteering from efforts in the Dominican Republic to strengthen the Dominican cattle herd, with the shipping of more than 100 cattle from the Tebasco and Campeche areas.

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H7N3 has continued to affect Mexican poultry farms over the past few weeks with eight new cases reported to the OIE.

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MSD Animal Health has been awarded a license to market the Schmallenberg vaccine in the UK and RoI. The new vaccine, Bovilis SBV, is currently available in NI veterinary practices.

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Moy Park Receives ‘UK Big Tick Award’ from Business in the Community

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Marel Stork Poultry Processing shifts intelligence from human to machine. Further upgrading their existing breast cap filleting system AMF-BX with four updates, being the 
semi-automated loader, rest meat harvester, FlexControl and new product holders.

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(Oslo, 13.06.13) Nortura har startet et utredningsarbeid som tar sikte på omlegging og effektivisering av den industrielle strukturen for ekspedisjon, slakting, skjæring og bearbeiding av rødt kjøtt. Målet er å øke konkurransekraften i en periode med økende marginpress og konkurranse.

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(Heimdal, 13.06.13) Nortura Heimdal er kåret til Nordens mest effektive eggpakkeri av det Nordiske Bransjemøtet.

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FARMGATE LAMB prices in New Zealand are on the way up due to drought conditions in many regions and a considerably reduced lamb kill as a result.

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Labour’s Primary Industries spokesperson, Damien O’Connor, has welcomed the Supreme Court's order for an interim ban on the import of raw pork products.

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At a press conference, Deputy Agriculture Minister John Rheineck stressed that pork is safe and healthy and that people should evaluate the possibilities of increasing consumption to raise the quality of their food.

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Ahead of CAP talks reaching their climax in the next few weeks, NFU Scotland's President, Nigel Miller and staff have met with Defra minister, Owen Paterson and his advisors to reiterate Scotland's priorities which have yet to be addressed in concluding discussions between the EU Commission, EU Parliament and Member State governments via the EU Council.

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THE VOLUME of lamb exported to Belgium is set to rise significantly after one of the country's largest supermarket chains switched its sourcing away from the Southern hemisphere.

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SCOTLAND MAY have enjoyed two relatively dry weeks, but the risk of liver fluke remains ever present on many units with the result that livestock farmers are being urged to consider a plan of attack now, should this year's summer be as wet and cold as that of 2012.

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LIVER FLUKE and Schmallenberg have had serious implications on the overall health and financial fortunes of many sheep flocks on both sides of the Border during the early part of 2013 and these diseases are likely to cause just as many problems in the near future.

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On 11 June 2013, the International Trade Administration Commission (Itac) of South Africa met to evaluate the outcomes of the investigation on the application by the South African Poultry Association (SAPA), for an increase in taxes on a range of categories of frozen chicken meat.

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The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has stated that it needs more time to deliberate on whether import tariffs will be imposed to poultry products entering the country.

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Thailand's Foreign Ministry said Friday Qatar has lifted a ten-year ban on Thai chicken meat, Xinhua news agency reported.

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The very wet summer of 2012 provided ideal conditions for liver flukes and their intermediate host, a mud snail that lives in wet, boggy areas.

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HRH The Prince of Wales has shown his support for red meat exports from the UK with a stirring message for foreign embassy staff and MPs at a London event last week.

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Marel, pioneers of intelligent portion loading, have produced an all new high performance IPL Robot that can be configured to virtually any application in the protein sector.

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An important estate in the fertile Severn Valley near Newtown, comprising 454 acre livestock, dairy and arable enterprises, 66,000 square feet of modern farm buildings and four residential properties, is up for sale with a guide price of £5 million.

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David Ashbridge first began using an automatic sheep tagging system in 2002 when he worked for a neighbouring farm and since taking on the tenancy of Wingates Moor Farm near Rothbury where his father Joe was previously manager, he has continued to use them.

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Leading refrigerated container carriers confirmed to give state-of-the-industry keynotes at 5th international perishable logistics and transport conference

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Accountability matters, particularly if competition does not exist.

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Sure, I know what some of you may be thinking, 'What's this guy doing foraging in the refrigerator of the Meat Products industry in the Consumer Goods sector when he could be eyeing an exciting digital venture or something similar?"

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Back in April, the National Institute of Animal Agriculture (NIAA) hosted a Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Symposium titled "Fostering a New Preparedness Paradigm: Facilitating a Conversation among Public and Private Sector Stakeholders."

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Sumptuous Sunday dinners — meaning lunches — are a legend in Southern culture. Moms who could ready themselves, husbands and a household of children — eight in our family — for Sunday school and church, plus prepare a table full of Southern fare to be eaten right after church, were multitasking before the word was invented.

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Cattle futures decline for the second straight day on signs of weakening demand for U.S. beef. Hog prices also dropped.

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The Supreme Court unanimously held Thursday that human genes cannot be patented, even when isolated from the body, a ruling expected to quickly expand access to genetic testing while potentially allowing inventors to retain rights to artificially created DNA.

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This week, the U.S. Senate acted in bipartisan spirit to approve the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act – a balanced, comprehensive bill that will drive continued growth in rural America.

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More women are getting into farming, according to a recent analysis from the U.S Department of Agriculture.

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Atkins Nutritionals Inc. is introducing three new low-calorie frozen meals this summer, including two that place a spotlight on chicken.

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Roche Bros. has expanded its meat department offerings to include antibiotic-free chicken and Niman Ranch brand all natural pork.

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The International Production & Processing Expo has a new website, designed to enhance the online experience of show attendees.

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The eco-activist NGO Environmental Working Group is at again with their “Superbugs Invade American Supermarkets!” scare stories.

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Demand for meat in emerging markets, which spurred the biggest proposed Chinese takeover of a U.S. company, is turning American producers such as Hillshire Brands Co. (HSH) and Sanderson Farms Inc. (SAFM) into potential acquisition targets.

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During its consideration of the 2014 Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriations Bill, the full House Appropriations Committee has adopted an amendment urging the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to move forward on its proposed rule to modernise poultry inspection.

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The Kroger Co. KR +0.23% today announced it will webcast the annual meeting of shareholders beginning at 11 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, June 27, 2013.

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Smithfield Foods Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

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As a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, it is a privilege to work with my colleagues to help shape agriculture policy for the nation.

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In what is expected to be its last financial report before its acquisition by China’s Shuanghui Group is closed, Smithfield Foods Inc. reported full-year net sales of $13.2 billion, up 1 percent from last year’s results, with net income of $183.8 million, down substantially from last year’s net income results of $361.3 million.

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Wheat has long dominated the windswept farm fields of the northern Great Plains.

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In advance of its 66th Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC) in Auburn, Ala., next week, the American Meat Science Association (AMSA) has announced several award recipients, including three AMSA Fellows.

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Corn and soybean futures offer among the most lucrative opportunities among commodities – for investors betting on falling prices, Goldman Sachs said, amid a rash of broker activity following a key US report.

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Ruby Tuesday Inc. announced the appointment of Todd Burrowes as president and chief operations officer.

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It looks like Vienna Beef Ltd. will end its tenure as a fixture of Chicago's North Side.

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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., which earlier this month “recommitted” to its promise of providing fresh produce, also is planning to incorporate store-specific modulars across key food categories, said Duncan Mac Naughton, executive vice-president and chief merchandising and marketing officer.

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Los precios de alimentos se mantendrían por encima de la media histórica a medio plazo PEDRO E. PIÑATE B. | EL UNIVERSAL Caracas, sábado 15 de junio de 2013

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Dunbia unveils £12m investment in West Wales meat plant

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The story of the design and creation of the Farmers' Union of Wales-sponsored bardic crown for this year's National Eisteddfod in Denbighshire is being captured on film.

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THE big numbers are continuing to roll into the Roma Saleyards with 10,900 head booked for todays Store Sale.

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THE wool market has continued its upward climb with the Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) gaining 15 cents a kilogram yesterday to close at 1067c/kg.

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MEAT and Livestock Australia (MLA) is just months off launching a new tool for beef producers which will provide better feedback and benchmarking capabilities for their beef.

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PICK out a steer or heifer in the paddock at “Dunbeacon” and, with a quick glance at that animal’s ear tag, Ian and Ali McDouall could predict what the animal would look like hanging up in the chiller.

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WITH multinational muscle in the shipping, rail, and road transport industries and commodity trading and processing operations worldwide, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) says it can call on considerable global expertise to "empower Australian growers" with greater marketing and transport efficiencies.

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Champion led steer of the 2013 Casino Beef Week, a Limousin/Angus/Hereford-cross bred by father and son John (holding the steer) and Keith (holding the shield) Willcocks, Tenterfield. With them is judge Chris Dobie, Beef Week president Stuart George, and Beef Week Queen Sarah-Jane Yeo with Margaret Noble, Casino, at far right presenting the shield named in honour of her late husband.

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WITH last week’s widespread rain across lower South Australia, Victoria and the Riverina and the continuation of the system earlier this week up through central New South Wales and into south-east Queensland, there is now hope in producer ranks that numbers coming forward to slaughter will tighten up and bring about a much awaited improvement in price.

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FARMERS across the nation are this week celebrating a long sought after win against the national network of animal extremists who have dedicated considerable resources to challenging modern methods of meat production.

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A Dubbo based company that processes sheep meat says there is a demand to cater for the growing Muslim population across the state's west.

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Recent rain has caused supply and slaughter numbers to tighten, resulting in a dearer price trend.

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Skin rates were unchanged this week, despite quality remaining mixed and supplies being ample for this time of year.

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GLOBAL provider of advanced equipment and systems for the further processing industry, Marel, has launched a new robotic system for Intelligent Portion Loading, or IPL.

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SHEEP markets found a new price level last week, due in part to a softening of the Australian dollar.

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ELDERS managing director Malcolm Jackman has been mulling his options over the weekend after Ruralco submitted a final bid in the order of $300 million for Elders Rural Services on Thursday night.

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Consignments slip back

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Lamb numbers decline

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THE Eastern States Trade Lamb Indicator hit a 14-month high at the end of last week as timely widespread rain across the eastern States lifted buyer confidence.

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Australian Lamb exports reached the highest monthly volume on record in May, at 19,964 tonnes swt, breaking the previous record set in November 2012 (18,725 tonnes swt) by 6% or 1,239 tonnes.

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THE curtain fell on the Cook family’s Barana Black Simmental stud operation last Thursday at Coolah, where buyers from three States pushed quality genetics to $5000.

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Despite the short trading week, cattle numbers increased around 30% this week at Roma’s weekly store sale, with some quality lines of light and medium weight steers and heifers yarded.

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Total cattle turnoff in WA since January has declined 5% through saleyards reported by MLA’s NLRS, with buyer interest shifting somewhat compared to the same period last year.

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Feeder cattle prices were slightly dearer across most categories this week, as supply tightened across the eastern states.

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Days Calibre G74 in the sale ring at Dubbo. The bull sold for a sale record of $90,000.

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Despite the recent increased supplies of hides on the back of the record kills across the eastern states, most price categories have remained relatively steady, helped by the recent decline in the A$.

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THE Pastoralists and Graziers Association (PGA) has about 1000 members, according to the lobby group's president Rob Gillam.

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A WILLIAMS farmer has lashed out at the Federal Government saying he will not be mating his 12,000 ewes this year due to his frustration over its treatment of the livestock industry.

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Steer price in Brazil increased across most markets last week, averaging 310US¢/kg cwt in Sao Paulo state, with wholesale prices also reportedly rising (FNP).

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Brazil's Marfrig Alimentos is free to manage and sell assets it acquired from local competitor BRF in 2011, some of which are included in the Seara Brasil division Marfrig agreed to sell JBS SA on June 10, according to Brazil's anti-trust regulator, the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE).

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JBS SA (JBSS3), the world’s largest beef producer, plunged after announcing it will take on $2.7 billion in debt from Marfrig Alimentos SA (MRFG3) in exchange for meat-processing plants in Brazil. Marfrig shares surged.

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Macedo, the main Tyson brand in Brazil, will launch a new line of “seasoned frozen boneless chicken” later this month, the company announced.

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Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced funding of C$1.25 million over five years for the creation of a forage research chair at the University of Saskatchewan.

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The large beef processing plant in Brooks, Alberta that was at the centre of last fall's E.coli-related beef recall has just recently returned to operating at full capacity.

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Therte is no way it takes 10 bloody years to get rid of sow stalls, and all the rhetoric from Tim Horton is a massive confidence trick against the public and its clients.

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Major and sensitive criminal cases related to work safety may be handed over to higher level courts in accordance with the law, the statement said.

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An organisation that helps business and government find solutions to European Union policy issues is launching a new identity to mark its expansion and move into wider areas.

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Norbert Barfuß, director of Vion Food Germany until this Monday, will step down.

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India's relentless search for hydrocarbons to fuel its booming economy has managed the rather neat diplomatic trick of annoying Washington, delighting Tehran and intriguing Baghdad, all the while leaving the Indian Treasury fretting about how to pay for its oil imports, given tightening sanctions on fiscal dealings with Iran.

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I had my dream job for one night last week. I partook in the taster panel for the Slaney Foods Quality Steak Competition.

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Like the Limerick hurlers in the second half on Sunday, the lamb trade appears to have steadied again after a wobbly patch.

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