KYIV, Ukraine (Reuters) — Ukraine saw a slump in December farm exports after introducing an export regime aimed at curbing tax avoidance on agricultural commodities, the agriculture ministry said last week. On Dec 1, the government introduced minimum export prices, imposed new controls over shipments by the country’s tax and customs services and limited export […] Read more
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Brazilian meat exports skyrocket
SAO PAULO, Brazil (Reuters) — Beef and chicken exports from Brazil, the world’s largest supplier of both meat types, may break new records in 2025, two industry groups said after the release of annual trade data. Their optimism reflects the positive effects of lower grain prices and a weak Brazilian currency, which could continue to […] Read more
China eyes crop yields
BEIJING, China (Reuters) — China will accelerate the breeding of new soybean and corn varieties and prioritize yield improvements for key grains and oil crops as part of broad efforts to ensure food security. The focus will be on five key crops — corn, rice, wheat, soybeans and rapeseed — and the better use and […] Read more
Used cooking oil fraud suspected
JAKARTA, Indonesia (Reuters) — Indonesia says its exports of used cooking oil and palm oil residue in recent years had exceeded production capacity, indicating crude palm oil had been mixed in and prompting it to issue regulations curbing shipments last week. The world’s biggest exporter of palm oil issued a ministerial decree clamping down on […] Read more
Trials test new aviation fuel feedstock
TOKYO, Japan (Reuters) — Idemitsu Kosan will begin a trial plantation of the non-edible oilseed tree crop pongamia in Australia from mid-January to assess its potential as a feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel, says Japan’s second largest crude oil refiner. The plantation will be conducted in collaboration with Terviva, a U.S. company with more than […] Read more
Hiring adviser for grant applications takes care
Farmers urged to know credentials, fees, services and successes when they hire a consultant to help with applications
Glacier FarmMedia – Navigating the landscape of grants that may be available to the farm is no small challenge. To start with, it’s confusing. OFCAF, RALP, OFEP — there’s an alphabet soup’s worth of agricultural loans and grants available in Canada today and we’re not talking about a few measly bucks. The On-Farm Climate Action […] Read more
Soil health focus can avoid salinity
Glacier FarmMedia – An alternative approach to soil testing could help farmers combat high soil salinity. “Soil is alive,” said Blaine Hjertaas, one of the speakers during a late 2024 soil health workshop hosted by the Assiniboine West Watershed District, with support from the ALUS Growing Roots program. Hjertaas was joined by Michael Thiele, a […] Read more
Supply management bill dies when Parliament prorogued
The death of Bill C-282 is mourned by supply management supporters and praised by producers who rely on exports
Glacier FarmMedia – Some pieces of agricultural legislation will likely be terminated following Justin Trudeau’s announcement last week that he would be stepping down as prime minister and proroguing Parliament. When Parliament prorogues, any bills originating in the Senate are terminated and any House of Commons bills return to first reading. This would be the […] Read more
Agriculture sets priorities ahead of election
As the calendar flips to 2025, Canadians are preparing to head to the polls to elect the next federal government. With election fever continuing to build, Canadian farmers have concerns about how major agriculture issues will be addressed in Ottawa. Glacier FarmMedia reached out to stakeholders in the Canadian agriculture sector to find out what […] Read more
Moving ag tech forward requires co-ordination
Glacier FarmMedia – Canada is an agriculture exporting superpower, but it should also be a leader in agriculture technology, says a new report. Created by the Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph and the Food and Agriculture Institute at the University of the Fraser Valley, the report recommends four strategies to drive increased […] Read more
