Groups Warn Poultry & Dairy Sectors 'Face Disaster'
15:52 | 24/12/2011
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INDIA - Advocacy groups in India say the proposed deal between India and the EU at the World Trade Organization (WTO) would violate the right to food of a vast segment of the Indian population, particularly those who rely on the poultry and dairy sectors.
Agricultural Income Per Worker Up 6.7 Per Cent
20:01 | 22/12/2011
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EU - EU27 real agricultural income per worker has increased by 6.7 per cent in 2011, after an increase of 12.6 per cent in 2010, according to first estimates issued by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.
Supply Management: Clear, Consistent & Transparent
17:43 | 20/12/2011
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CANADA - It was with great interest, and some disappointment, that we read the recent editorial on The Poultry Site by Charlotte Johnston (Canada's Hypocritical Trade Stance, December 16). The piece reflects a series of common misperceptions about the Canadian supply management system for dairy, poultry and eggs, and makes a number of inaccurate claims, writes Mike Dungate, Executive Director, Chicken Farmers of Canada.
CME: More Cattle On Feed Than Market Expected
17:22 | 20/12/2011
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US - The latest cattle on feed report will likely be viewed as moderately bearish by markets when they open on Monday. This is largely due to more cattle placed on feed than the market expected and consequently a larger feedlot inventory, writes Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
CME: Whey Supplies Remain Tight
10:45 | 19/12/2011
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US - Dry whey prices are up nearly 80 per cent from where they were in mid-December in each of the last two years. Midwestern dry whey is trading for mostly 62.0¢-66.5¢, according to USDA’s Dairy Market News, writes Alan Levitt.
Weekly Roberts Market Report
22:19 | 15/12/2011
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US - Exports were supportive with USDA putting corn-inspected-for-export, writes Michael T. Roberts.
CME: Blocks, Butter Drop Below $1.60
21:28 | 15/12/2011
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US - Spot markets continue drifting lower. Blocks fell below $1.60 for the first time since 7 April and barrels dropped for the 14th time in the last 19 days, while butter slumped below $1.60 for the first time in more than a year, writes Alan Levitt.
Fonterra Raises 2012 Payout Forecast Range
19:27 | 13/12/2011
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NEW ZEALAND - Fonterra has announced an increased payout forecast range for the 2012 Season of NZ$6.90-$7.00 for a fully shared up farmer, up 20 cents on the previous forecast.
CME: Only Small Changes For Corn, Soy & Wheat
18:55 | 13/12/2011
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US - USDA’s monthly Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) for December contained only small changes for US corn, soybeans and wheat, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Weekly Cattle Summary
20:36 | 09/12/2011
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AUSTRALIA - This report is a collection of weekly cattle price summaries from each Australian state by the Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA).
