Here is a brief overview of the week’s news on Far Eastern Agriculture, from 7th - 11th August 2017
Philippines beef imports from UK expected to be worth over US$44mn
The UK and the Philippines have struck an export deal worth GDP£34mn (US$44.21mn) to put British steak on Philippine plates over the next five years. Click here to read the full story.
New Holland Agriculture BR6090 round baler wins gold at China’s TOP50+ Agricultural Machinery Products of the Year Awards
The most prestigious benchmark of excellence in Chinese agricultural equipment, China’s TOP50+ Agricultural Machinery Products of the Year Awards, has recognised the New Holland BR6090 Round Baler in its 2016 listing. Click here to read the full story.
Nutriad presents new poultry gut health research data
Multinational feed additives producer Nutriad continues to strengthen its position as an innovator and leader in research on natural digestive performance additives. Click here to read the full story.
Mexichem acquires world's largest irrigation company, Netafim
Mexichem, S.A.B. de C.V. announced on 7 August that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire an 80 per cent stake in Netafim, Ltd, an Israeli private company, from a company backed by the Permira Funds and other minority shareholders. Click here to read the full story.
Tropics susceptible to soil erosion: International study
Regions located in the tropical climate zones suffer the greatest rainfall-related soil erosion, according to a study published in Scientific Reports, an online open access scientific mega journal. Click here to read the full story.
