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European Commission offers support to European farmers facing drought
The two measures described are part of the plan to aid farmers in feeding and taking care of their livestock, and with the production of crops.
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US–Japan trade deal is crucial for US beef industry, says UTIA
Japan is the leading market for US beef, and in 2017 US beef exports to Japan equalled 25 per cent of the total $7.3 billion exports.
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£3 million invested to help UK farmers reduce ammonia emissions
DEFRA has issued the guidance and has provided a package of financial and technical advice to help farmers reduce emissions.
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Crops obtained by mutagenesis are GMOs, court rules
Mutagenesis is the process by which the genetic information of an organism is changed, without the insertion of foreign DNA.
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Four academics warn of threat to food security posed by no-deal Brexit
The authors of a new report have called on the Government to publish a proposed migration policy that takes into account the impact EU citizens have on the quantity and quality of the UK’s food supply and services.
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EU agri-food chain organisations welcome EU-Japan trade deal
Leaders reiterated their resolve to work together, resulting in benefits for food and beverage exporters under the new Economic Partnership Agreement.
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American consumers call for clear labelling on cultured meat
The most popular option for the labelling of cultured meat was lab-grown meat (35 per cent), followed by artificial or synthetic meat (34 per cent).
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Four corporate giants unite to help shape U.S. sustainable food policy
At its launch, the Alliance said it would focus on pushing for progress in nutrition labelling and carbon emissions.
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Glyphosate cancer lawsuits can proceed to trial, Judge rules
Monsanto will now have to convince a jury its glyphosate-based product does not cause one of the most lethal forms of cancer.
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Probe uncovers 4.6 million bottles of Spanish wine sold as French
A two-year investigation has uncovered serious and widespread fraud among one of the world's most valued commodities - French wine.
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Mandatory labels help reduce genetically modified food fears
Consumer attitudes toward genetically modified food improved by 19 per cent after mandatory labelling in Vermont, compared to the rest of the U.S.
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Agreement signed in development of new livestock traceability service
The initiative was instigated by key industry stakeholders and is set to be rolled out from 2019.
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Three confectionary giants bitten by new junk food advertising rules
The complaints against the companies were submitted by campaign groups arguing they were publishing ads directed at children for products that were high in fat, salt or sugar.
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Food Standards Agency trials blockchain in slaughterhouse
It's the first time blockchain has been used as a regulatory tool to ensure compliance in the food sector.
