Here is a brief overview of the week’s news on Far Eastern Agriculture, from 18th - 22nd September 2017
More investments and surveillance needed to curb misuse of antimicrobials: FAO
A stronger global effort, including larger investments and improved surveillance measures, is required to ensure responsible use of antimicrobials so that they do not threaten public health and food production, as stated by FAO at a UN General Assembly side event on antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Click here to read the full story.
Vietnam joins top natural rubber producers group
Vietnam, currently the world's third-largest producer of natural rubber after Thailand and Indonesia, is to join the International Tripartite Rubber Council. Click here to read the full story.
Cargill expands animal nutrition business in Thailand
Cargill’s animal feed and nutrition business are expanding its capabilities in Thailand by acquiring a feed mill in Prachinburi province in Thailand. Click here to read the full story.
Nutriad sponsor of South Asia layer feed quality conference
Multinational feed additives producer Nutriad continues to support tradeshows, conferences, and seminars across Asia. Click here to read the full story.
Exclusive interview with Xiangjun Yao, Regional Programme Leader, FAO, Asia and Pacific
Far Eastern Agriculture has exclusively interviewed Ms Xiangjun Yao, Regional Programme Leader, FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, to discuss the FAO's aims across Asia. Click here to read the full story.
