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Higher beef prices through 2015 could limit total Japanese beef consumption (imported and domestic) and rebalance meat consumption towards lower-priced beef cuts and more pork / poultry.

Favorable growing conditions in 2014/15 will drive increased production of Japanese cherries and peaches.

On August 4, 2014, China notified the WTO of Draft National Food Safety Standards on Hygiene Specifications for Food Radiation Processing (SPS/N/CHN/685).

Russian sanctions are expected to harm USD 100 million in Hungarian agricultural exports. The Hungarian pork and poultry sector will be hit hardest by the Russian ban.

Recently reelected Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos appointed Aurelio Iragorri as the new Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Russian sanctions have the potential to harm over USD 0.8 billion in German agricultural exports. The German food preparation producers and some horticultural sectors will be hit hardest by the ban.

Post forecasts broiler production to increase by 5 percent in 2015 to 13.3 million metric tons as a result of lower feed costs and higher exports due to the depreciation of the Brazilian currency.

The German food industry has formed an alliance to respond to the ongoing criticism on animal husbandry.

The Saudi poultry sector has experienced a major production growth in recent years. Broiler meat production is estimated at 640,000 MT in 2014, and expected to further increase 9 percent in 2015.

The goal of the conference was to discuss innovative initiatives and private sector partnerships that are removing blockages to agricultural investment and development in sub-Saharan Africa.

Japanese Students Plant Vegetables in Ambassador’s Garden; What Do People Eat When Watching Soccer; Visit to Japan’s Largest Wholesale Market for Fresh Produce;

A new draft framework law “On Veterinary Medicine” aimed at replacing the current Russian law adopted in 1993 was posted on the Russian Government website for public review.