Here is a brief overview of the week’s news on Far Eastern Agriculture, from 9th - 13th October 2017
UN Environment and IRRI partner to drive climate-smart sustainable rice
UN Environment and the International Rice Research Institute announced on 4 October, a new agreement to reinforce their long-standing collaboration to promote innovative environment-friendly technologies for rice production in developing countries. Click here to read the full story.
Hong Kong bans import of poultry meat and products from Matjhabeng Local Municipality, South Africa
The Centre for Food Safety has contacted the South African authorities over the issue and will closely monitor information issued by the World Organisation for Animal Health on avian influenza outbreaks. Click here to read the full story.
Nutriad sponsors intestinal health symposium
As a world leader in gut health additive solutions, Nutriad is to sponsor the international symposium organised by The Intestinal Health Scientific Interest Group (IHSIG) group in Bangkok, Thailand. Click here to read the full story.
CLAAS launches two versions of AXION 900 large tractors
CLAAS has launched the AXION 900 series, which has undergone systematic refinement and offers many new features. Click here to read the full story.
Sino Agro Food schedules 2017 AGM in Guangzhou, China
Sino Agro Food, Inc, a specialised investment company focused on protein food including seafood and cattle, has scheduled its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for December 2017 (exact date TBC). Click here to read the full story.