Make Every Bite Count! USDA, HHS release Dietary Guidelines
The US Department of Agriculture and Health and Human Services (HHS) published guidelines in order to foster healthy dietary patterns…
United Kingdom: Seasonal Workers Pilot extended for 2021 harvest
The number of workers permitted to travel to the UK to pick and pack fruit and vegetables will be increased…
China to accelerate rollout of futures and options for refined oil, natural gas
China will speed up the rollout of futures and options for peanuts, natural gas and refined oil to help price…
UK govt unveils roadmap to sustainable farming
The UK government set out plans to deliver a better, fairer farming system in England, with the roadmap outlining changes…
Indian govt publishes draft regulation related to new, revised standards for fortified food products
The Indian government published draft regulation related to both new and revised standards for fortified food products in the month…
WTO Negotiations: Domestic support should be based on “support per farmer” basis, says India
Countering a proposal by the United States, the European Union, and others that seeks to lower the farm subsidies given…
Zimbabwe: IPEC working on weather index-based agriculture insurance for farmers
Zimbabwe’s Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) is likely to introduce a weather index-based agriculture insurance in order to encourage smallholder…
Argentina becomes first nation to approve drought-resistant GMO wheat
Argentina has become the first country in the world to approve the use of drought-resistant genetically modified (GMO) wheat, the…
Sri Lanka government announces ban on cattle slaughter
In a significant move, Sri Lanka has decided to ban cattle slaughter, adding the island nation’s government will take steps…
Indian govt hikes MSP for six rabi crops amid farmers’ protests
The Indian government announced hikes in the minimum support prices of six rabi crops, including wheat and lentils, as it…
