Archives for October 11, 2005

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UK dairy must adapt to inspire investment

By  Chris Mercer

The UK dairy industry lacks strategic direction and investment, and needs to find new ways of working as a unit to realise its strong potential, says the National Farmers' Union in its long-awaited report.

US trade offer breaks WTO deadlock

By  Anthony Fletcher

A firm commitment from the US to cut domestic farm subsidies by 60 percent within a five-year timeframe could revitalize WTO negotiations and benefit US food makers, according to the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA).