Dioxin-warning system goes into operation in Germany

As a response to the Dioxin scandal and fiasco in Germany, there is now in place a warning system. The Federal Council on Friday 17, June, agreed to impose stricter regulations for dioxin monitoring in food and feed law (LFGB).

"Action Plan of consumer protection in the animal feed chain," which is being implemented by federal and state governments. Food and feed business operators are now required by law to report all results of dioxin research from its own controls. Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little, The Global Miller, published and supported by the GFMT Magazine and the International Milling Directory from Perendale Publishers

Western water council considers water sharing recommendations

The Western States Water Council the water policy arm of the 18 Western Governors this week will consider recommendations from diverse Western water leaders representing agricultural, environmental, and urban interests.

The report “Agricultural/Urban/Environmental Water Sharing: Innovative Strategies for the Colorado River Basin and the West” is the result of convening representatives from The Nature Conservancy, Family Farm Alliance, Western Urban Water Coalition and two dozen others who set aside long-held positions and built new alliances for creative water sharing strategies for mutual benefit. The full report is available at http://www.cwi.colostate.edu/watersharing. Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little The Global Miller, published and supported by the GFMT Magazine and International Milling Directory from Perendale Publishers