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England’s farmland prices fall ahead of Brexit vote

By Reuters April 11, 2016

London | Reuters –– Farmland prices in England fell by 3.2 per cent in the first quarter of this year — the largest quarterly decline since 2008, weighed partly by uncertainty ahead of the June 23 referendum on European Union membership, estate agent Knight Frank said. Knight Frank’s Farmland Index fell to 19,538 pounds (C$35,881) […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

EU deal yet to bear fruit for Ukrainian exporters

By Pavel Polityuk April 9, 2016

Gorodok | Reuters — Ukraine’s Association Agreement with the European Union was meant to lure the bread basket of the former Soviet Union away from its longstanding ties with Russia by offering better access to the EU market. But debate about it was the spark that lit the Maidan street protests in 2013 and a […] Read more

Canadian wines certified as organic in Canada can now be exported to the EU without another layer of certification. (Southbrook.com)

Crops, Grapes

Wine, foreign content now covered in organic pact with EU

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff April 7, 2016

The deal that clears Canadian-certified organic food for sale as organic in the European Union is now expanded to cover Canadian-processed products with some imported ingredients — and to include organic wine. Canada’s Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay and EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan on Thursday confirmed the expansion of scope for the EU-Canada Organic Equivalence […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

EU promises protesting farmers more help, no new money

By Reuters March 15, 2016

Brussels | Reuters — The European Commission announced more help for the agriculture sector on Monday, following protests by farmers who say they have been hit hard by a Russian ban on Western food imports. The focus of the support package is on the dairy, pigmeat, fruit and vegetable sectors. It includes measures such as […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

EU defers decision on glyphosate safety

By Barbara Lewis March 8, 2016

Brussels | Reuters — The European Union on Tuesday put off a decision on whether to extend approval for glyphosate, used in herbicides including Monsanto’s Roundup, after a dispute between EU and U.N. agencies over whether it causes cancer. Experts from all 28 member states attended a closed-door meeting on Monday and Tuesday in Brussels, […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

EU may defer decision on glyphosate safety

By Barbara Lewis March 7, 2016

Brussels | Reuters — The European Union will defer a decision on whether to extend approval for glyphosate, used in herbicides including Monsanto’s Roundup, following a dispute between EU and U.N. agencies over whether it causes cancer, EU sources said Monday. Experts from all 28 member states attended a closed-door meeting on Monday in Brussels, […] Read more

Livestock, Markets

Canada, EU finally settle trade deal after opposition

By David Ljunggren, philip-blenkinsop February 29, 2016

Ottawa/Brussels | Reuters — The European Union has convinced Canada to include a new way of settling investor claims in their trade deal, making it more likely that it will be passed and putting the U.S. under pressure to accept the same terms. The two sides wrapped up negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic and Trade […] Read more

(File photo courtesy Canola Council of Canada)

Canola, Crops

Stacked LL/RR canola off the menu for 2016

By Dave Bedard February 23, 2016

The first canola hybrid to stack Genuity Roundup Ready and LibertyLink traits in one seed won’t be on the market for this growing season. Just weeks after its Jan. 22 announcement of a limited launch for InVigor Choice LR250 for the 2016 season, Bayer CropScience Canada now says concerns over seed quality and export market access have […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

EU scientists say glyphosate unlikely to cause cancer

By Barbara Lewis November 12, 2015

Brussels | Reuters — Glyphosate is unlikely to cause cancer in humans, according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), which nevertheless proposed limits on Thursday on the amount of residue of the herbicide widely used by farmers deemed safe to consume. The EFSA advises EU policymakers and its conclusion could lead the 28-member European […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

EU to resume beef exports to Canada

By Reuters October 20, 2015

Brussels | Reuters –– The European Union is to resume exports of beef to Canada from 19 of its member countries for the first time since 1996, when they were halted in the wake of the BSE scandal. The European Commission said Tuesday that Canada’s action was part of a growing trend to recognize the […] Read more

U.S. grains: Chicago wheat futures dip on global supply pressure; corn, soybeans fall

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb as U.S. herd remains small

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U.S. grains: Chicago wheat futures dip on global supply pressure; corn, soybeans fall

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb as U.S. herd remains small

Rain brings relief to parts of Alberta

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England’s farmland prices fall ahead of Brexit vote

EU deal yet to bear fruit for Ukrainian exporters

Wine, foreign content now covered in organic pact with EU

EU promises protesting farmers more help, no new money

EU defers decision on glyphosate safety

EU may defer decision on glyphosate safety

Canada, EU finally settle trade deal after opposition

Stacked LL/RR canola off the menu for 2016

EU scientists say glyphosate unlikely to cause cancer

EU to resume beef exports to Canada

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