New Zealand red meat processing firm Silver Fern Farms has completed ita partnership with Chinas Shanghai Maling on 6th December 2016, securing a strong future for the company
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Chinese US ties expected to strengthen with appointment of Branstad

Peng Liyuan Xi Jinping and Barack Obama in the Lincoln Bedroom. (Image source: White House/ Commons)
As Donald Trump appoints Terry Branstad as the ambassador to China, agricultural ties between the worlds two super powers could be set to increase as a result of Branstads personal relationship with Chinese Premier Xi Jinping
UN: Dairy will help Asia's new dietary epidemic but fight against hunger continues

Milk may help with the loss that dietary change has bought to Asia as more move into cities from the country. (Image source: Public Domain)
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization released a statement on 5 December in regards to Asias dietary epidemics; obesity and vitamin and mineral deficiencies stating that dairy products, such as milk, may have a significant effect on nutrition but the fight against hunger in Asia is starting to slow
Agriculture on table in Taiwan Japan trade talks
Annual trade and economic talks between Taiwan and Japan held in Taipei on 29 and 30 November will discuss important agricultural issues
Flower sector expected to grow despite political instability
Brexit, embargos on Russia and global terrorism have meant that flower and the plant worlds have having to grow in unconventional ways