Food and Agribusiness Talking Points | 21/09/18

In today’s talking points the agricultural supply chain can massively benefit from blockchain, Scott Morrison announces tough new criminal penalties for food tampering and Chinese soybean importers move to wean off American reliance amid the escalating US-China trade war.   The Agricultural Supply Chain Can Massively Benefit From Blockchain The use of blockchain technology could revolutionise …

Food and Agribusiness Talking Points | 10/09/18

In today’s talking points China could become the lab meat capital of the world, Australia’s biggest supermarkets and honey supplier accused of selling fake honey, policy makers and experts seek ways to scale up Africa’s agriculture and $10 million in agriculture grants now available in Queensland.   China Could Become the Lab Meat Capital of the …

Food and Agribusiness Talking Points | 23/08/18

In today’s talking points World’s top pork supplier shuts China slaughterhouse in race to contain deadly swine fever, desperate farmers call to seize the hay from exporters’ stockpiles, potentially rainy weather in store for drought-ridden portions of Australia and Queensland researchers lead push for new “superfood” seaweed industry   World’s top pork supplier shuts China slaughterhouse in …

Food and Agribusiness Talking Points | 17/08/18

In today’s talking points Wattle wins Chinese approval to sell baby food, Chinese scientists find key gene to save fertilizer for crops, Food security: Fall Armyworm spreads to Asia, Drought delivers bumper profits for West Australian farmers   Wattle wins Chinese approval to sell baby food Chinese approval for the milk powder was announced last …

Food & Agriculture Talking Points | 08/08/18

In today’s talking points Australian agriculture groups join forces, China to launch emergency inspections on farms after swine fever outbreak, AI tech boosting smart agriculture and Dairy farmers plan to walk away from industry after years of financial security Australian agriculture groups join forces Two of Australia’s biggest agriculture bodies- The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and Agribusiness Australia- …

Food & Agriculture Talking Points | 31/07/2018

In Today’s Talking Points: Why doesn’t the tropical north produce more agriculturally?; Australia’s agriculture minister hails “good friend” China; China to make agriculture sector greener; Western Australian government pours money into dairy industry Why doesn’t the tropical north produce more agriculturally? Australian states Queensland and New South Wales are enduring the worst drought conditions in years, with 60 and …

Food & Agriculture Talking Points | 19/07/2018

In Today’s Talking Points: Beef targets the mid-week, easy meal sticker, China shares water-saving agriculture experience with Arab countries, Farmer in NSW uses watermelons to feed cattle in drought, Destocked Macquarie harbour will have salmon return.  Beef targets the mid-week, easy meal sticker Australian Beef will be promoted as a quick and easy meal option as …

Food & Agriculture Talking Points | 12/07/2018

In Today’s Talking Points: China expanding agricultural cooperation with Belt and Road countries, Chinese food importers hold trade talks with Aegean fruit, vegetable exporters, Microbial protein might one day be feeding livestock  China expanding agricultural cooperation with Belt and Road countries China is enhancing agricultural cooperation with countries along the Belt and Road, expecting to make a greater …

Food & Agribusiness Talking Points | 04/07/2018

In Today’s Talking Points: China Focus: Foreign foods spend less time traveling to Chinese dinner tables, China lifts ban on British beef and China’s agricultural trade policy full of beans. China Focus: Foreign foods spend less time traveling to Chinese dinner tables  From July 8, import tariffs for daily consumer goods delivered to China will be cut. Cultured and …

Food & Agribusiness Talking Points | 13/06/2018

In Today’s Talking Points: China sets out more measures to modernise dairy industry, Stone fruit exports to China surge under free trade agreement and Snacking at work may be bad for you China sets out more measures to modernise dairy industry China’s administrative body has announced measures to improve the quality of dairy products produced within the mainland. …