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Canadian Agriculture to Benefit from WTO Agreement

The World Trade Organization’s Ninth Ministerial Conference recently concluded in Bali, Indonesia with member countries agreeing on a new trade facilitation agreement (TFA) that will benefit Canadian farmers and agricultural exporters. This TFA represents the WTO's first multilateral trade agreement to be concluded since the establishment of the WTO in 1995. Canadian Agriculture Minister, ...

Dec. 7, 2013

By Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

AUS$40m to fund critical reforms for lucrative agricultural exports

After exhaustive discussions with Australia’s agricultural export industries, the Rudd Government has agreed to provide $40 million to fund vital reforms to cut red tape. The red meat, grain, horticulture, live exports, fish and dairy sectors have been pushing for major improvements to make the export process more efficient and cut red tape. It represents the biggest reforms in this area in a ...

Jun. 22, 2009

By Australian Government

U.S. agricultural machinery exports decline 28.1 percent in first-quarter 2014

Total U.S. agricultural machinery exports for first quarter 2014 totaled $2.185 billion compared to $3.04 billion in the first quarter of 2013 – a decline of 28.1 percent, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), citing U.S. Department of Commerce data. The AEM off-road equipment manufacturing trade group produces global trends reports using Commerce Dept. information ...

Jun. 11, 2014

By Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

The Livestock Event: exploiting potential exports

The Livestock Event will be flying the flag for all British exhibitors – both livestock and from the supply sector, interested in exporting activities at The NEC, Birmingham on Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3 July. Organiser, RABDF Events has teamed up with UKTI who will be providing direction to international visitors looking to source British products and services together, as well as offering ...

Mar. 25, 2014

By The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF)

Growing Markets Around the World For America`s Agricultural Productivity

Agriculture Under Secretary Michael Scuse joined Tim Hamilton, Executive Director of Food Export-Midwest and Food Export-Northeast, as well as Dave Ramirez of Ohio-based Trophy Nut, to discuss the benefits of the Farm Bill to expand markets around the world and grow American agricultural exports. Secretary Vilsack has called on Congress to expedite passage of a new Food, Farm and Jobs Bill that ...

Dec. 20, 2013

By U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

WTO trade ministers move to eliminate agriculture export subsidies, but differences remain on other measures

FAO has welcomed an agreement by World Trade Organization (WTO) member states through the recently adopted "Nairobi Package" to move towards eliminating export subsidies involving agricultural products. However, it also noted that differences remain over other measures aimed at creating fairer global trading conditions, in particular for developing countries. A declaration issued on 19 December ...

Dec. 21, 2015

By Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

USDA Reopens Chinese Market Access for California Citrus

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that California citrus farmers will be able to resume exports to China this season. California citrus exports are valued at $30 million annually. "Resuming trade before the start of the 2014 citrus shipping season is the result of a lot of effort by a number of USDA employees, who worked very closely with their foreign counterparts to resolve ...

Aug. 22, 2014

By U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Ag Groups Conduct ‘Substantive, Productive’ Meeting with Trump Administration on Trade

Executive staff leaders from 11 major U.S. agricultural and agribusiness organizations commended the Trump administration for engaging in a substantive and productive meeting on March 15 that was focused on the importance of continued growth of food and agriculture exports. The meeting followed a series of written communications to the Trump administration from the broad-based U.S. Food and ...

Mar. 16, 2017

By National Cotton Council of America

232 Tariff Announcement Lauded by TFI

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President & CEO Chris Jahn today lauded Friday’s announcement by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on the removal of section 232 tariffs imposed on imports of steel and aluminum from Canada and Mexico, saying the news is welcomed by the country’s agricultural sector as the deal will also eliminate retaliatory ...

May 20, 2019

By The Fertilizer Institute (TFI)

Harper Government Advances Agricultural Trade in Europe

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz represented the interests of Canadian farmers and met with key trading partners attending the 6th Berlin Agriculture Ministers’ Summit at the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture during International Green Week. In addressing the Summit, Minister Ritz called for a science-based approach to regulation to secure access to food, increase rural incomes, and ...

Jan. 20, 2014

By Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill Programs

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) awarded funding to more than 60 U.S. agricultural organizations to help expand commercial export markets for American products. The funding was made available through the 2014 Farm Bill. USDA will begin accepting applications for 2015 export development program ...

Apr. 16, 2014

By U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

European Union offers Tunisia increase of olive oil exports

The European Commission is delivering today on the commitment to support Tunisia's Government and its citizens, to deepen the relationship between the EU and Tunisia and to protect Tunisia's economy following the recent terrorist attacks. In this context the Commission has today adopted a legislative proposal offering additional temporary access for Tunisian olive oil to the EU market to help ...

Sep. 17, 2015

By Europa Press Room

BC`s salmon farmers to be featured on 60 Minutes

Vancouver Island and BC’s beautiful coast will get international attention this weekend as the province’s top agricultural export, farm-raised salmon, is featured on CBS’s 60 Minutes. The show is scheduled to air May 11, 2014 “It’s great that 60 Minutes came to the area to learn first-hand the value and integrity of the BC salmon farming industry,” said Vic ...

May 6, 2014

By Salmon Farmers Association

CropLife America Study Finds U.S. Agricultural Exports Threatened by EU Pesticide Regulation

CropLife America on Thursday released a new report that finds more than 40 percent of U.S. agricultural commodity exports, including soybeans, could be blocked by upcoming changes in the European Union (EU) Plant Protection Regulation. According to a news release from CropLife America, if the EU regulation is implemented as proposed, it could block more than $4 billion of U.S. agricultural ...

Nov. 19, 2013

By American Soybean Association.

China Lifts Suspension on Washington State Apples

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that China is lifting its suspension of red and golden delicious apple imports from Washington State. The Chinese market for Washington apples was valued at $6.5 million in calendar year 2011. "USDA employees worked closely with the apple industry and China over a long period of time to achieve this market access," said Secretary Tom Vilsack. "We ...

Oct. 31, 2014

By U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Ranking Member Stabenow Supports USMCA Agreement for Farmers

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, today announced her support for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). As Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry, Stabenow worked closely with other Democratic leaders in the House and Senate to modify the agreement proposed by President Trump to include strong trade protections and enforcement tools that are ...

Dec. 18, 2019

By U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry

Exports of U.S.-made agricultural equipment drop 6 percent in 2013 to $12 billion

Exports of U.S. agricultural equipment dropped 6 percent in 2013 compared to the previous year for a total $12 billion shipped to global markets, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), citing U.S. Commerce Department data it uses in trend reports for members. Results were mixed by world region. AEM said the 6-percent decrease for 2013 follows three years of export growth ...

Feb. 26, 2014

By Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

FY 2010 exports expected to rise to $104.5 billion; imports drop to $76 billion

Fiscal 2010 agricultural exports are forecast at $104.5 billion, up $4.5 billion from the February forecast and $7.9 billion above final FY 2009 exports. Strong oilseed and grain shipments support the overall export forecast. The soybean export forecast contributed most to the improved overall trade forecast, with exports spurred by record U.S. soybean production and record early season sales to ...

Jun. 12, 2010

By Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)

Tighter controls rejected on Pacific tuna fishing

Pacific island nations and conservation groups have failed to persuade the body that oversees tuna fishing in the Pacific to introduce more stringent measures to protect tuna supply. Negotiations broke down at a meeting in Guam last month (March 26-30) of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC), as Pacific island nations – backed by Australia – failed to reach ...

Apr. 17, 2012

By SciDev.Net

Farm Bureau Welcomes Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) Legislation

The American Farm Bureau Federation welcomed on Jan. 9 the introduction of Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation in Congress. Farm Bureau believes TPA is the catalyst needed to advance U.S. proposals to reduce tariffs and improve market access for farmers and ranchers in trade negotiations. The legislation was introduced by Senate Finance Committee Chair Max Baucus (D-Mont.), Ranking ...

Jan. 9, 2014

By American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF)

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