Following the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Malaysia, Indonesia has banned imports of fresh poultry and other poultry products from Malaysia after 9 August 2018, stated Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture
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Japan suspends Chinese pork imports after ASF outbreak

China is taking initiative to control the spread of the disease. (Image source: Amaury Laporte/Flickr)
Japan has suspended imports of China’s pork after the first outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) was reported in China
Philippines-Myanmar collaborate on agri-fishery mechanisation plan

The Philippines intends to establish fisheries processing facilities in Myanmar. (Image source: WorldFish/Flickr)
The governments of Philippines and Myanmar are now working closely to strengthen each other’s farm sectors, especially improving fisheries production
Meyn to showcase 15,000 bph poultry processing solutions at VIV China
Meyn has announced that it will present 15,000 bph poultry processing solutions during VIV China from 17-19 September 2018, leading to lower cost per bird and increasing profitability
Jamesway set to expand in Asia-Pacific’s poultry industry

Oscar Yap is Jamesway’s new regional field service manager for Asia Pacific. (Image source: Jamesway)
Jamesway, Canada-based incubator company for the global poultry industry, has announced a two-part expansion to their Asian Pacific sales and service team, a move that reflects Jamesway’s commitment to Asia and the recent growth of sales of their single-stage machines