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USDA amends HPAI requirements for importing poultry and eggs
28Jan 2011
 The US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has issued an interim rule prohibiting the importation of birds and poultry products from regions where any subtype of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) exists. |
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Thailand halts exports over pesticide fears
28Jan 2011
The Thai government has reportedly called a temporary halt to all vegetable shipments to Europe over pesticide fears Fears of a possible EU ban on Thai vegetables has prompted the Thai government to order a temporary suspension of shipments. |
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Premium food exports fall on rising local demand
28Jan 2011
 Middle India’s growing ability to indulge its palate is rapidly pushing up domestic demand for premium foods, crimping exports of these quality products as traders find it more profitable to sell them in the home market. |
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UK to support India food security research
28Jan 2011
 Britain has announced its support to a new research initiative to improve food security for millions of people in the developing world, including India. The new initiative will fund teams from the UK. |
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ECOCERT India receives authorisation for licensing under Agmark Organic |
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High retail price of onions continues to pinch pockets |
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Potato imports record-breaking in Russia |
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Nafed, NCCF asked to sell onion at Rs. 23 per kg in Delhi |
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Food prices may climb as Bangladesh raises rice import |
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EU wheat flat to firmer on strong export demand |
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State-run Chinese firm agrees to help boost Japanese farm exports |
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