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US Halts Brazil Beef Imports, Citing Food Safety Concerns

The United States announced on Thursday a halt to all imports of fresh beef from Brazil, the world's second-largest...

Headlines

US, Mexico Reach Agreement In Sugar Dispute

The United States and Mexico reached an agreement Tuesday in a long-standing dispute that will allow duty-free sugar...

Headlines

Gene Editing Mulled For Improving Livestock

Gene editing, which has raised ethical concerns due to its capacity to alter human DNA, is being considered in the...

Business

Agric Minister Designate’s Stance On GMOs Spurs Food Sovereignty Opposition

Food Sovereignty Ghana (FSG) says it is strongly opposed to the nomination of Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto as...

International

Haiti’s Peanut Producers Oppose 500-Tonne US Donation

Peanut producers in Haiti have united to block the delivery of a 500-tonne shipment of nuts from the US. They say the...