Thai - Japanese venture targets Asian market

A Thai-Japanese joint venture, Surapon Nichiei foods, formed in 1988 are looking to increase domestic sales and expand exports into other Asian countries. Recently they have opened a new processing facility in Thailand's Kabin Buri district, the new plant  will add 5,000 tonnes of frozen, fried and steamed chicken based products. Read more... 

World Agricultural supply and demand (WASDE) estimates released by USDA

In 2008, the United States produced 12.1 billion bushels with an average yield of 153.9 bushels per acre. Today, WASDE forecasts 12.7 billion bushels with an average yield of 155.8 bushels per acre. The US Grain Council does not expect the production levels to alter the US position in the Global marketplace in the longterm. Read more...

New Zealands Agriculture Minister to Visit Japan, UK and Europe

David Carter New Zealands Agricultural Minister will lead a delegation to Japan for the first APEC ministerial meeting on food security. He will also visit Europe and the UK to hold bilateral talks. He will also Visit the Balmoral Estate in Scotland and meet HRH the Prince of Wales to discuss the 'campaign for wool' of which the Prince is patron. Read more...