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For the non-Shakespearean readers unfamiliar with the phrase, “Et tu, Brute?” – basically it’s Latin for “Even you, Brutus” from the play Julius Caesar.? The dying words of the dictator as he realizes his friend Brutus is one of the assassins who has stabbed him. The phrase is meant to “express surprise and dismay at the treachery of a supposed friend.”

Därav, the purpose of “Et tu, Nya Zeeland” in this week’s title.? The island nation has been one of?de stalwarts for international free trade.? But after a recent change in coalition government, the new 37 year old Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, also a former president of the International Union of Socialist Youth, has joined recent protectionist sentiments and immediately proclaimed she will seek to renegotiate the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).? Much as after the United States withdrew following President Trump taking office at the start of 2017, the remaining 11 nations may now face another obstacle from a nation once seen as a leader on trade.

 

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HANDEL, HANDELSRELATERADE, INFRASTRUKTUR:

NZ Prime Minister heads to trade talks with foreign investment ban on her mind – Nikkei Asian Review/Reuters (oktober 26)

“New Zealand previously touted itself as a champion of free trade and was a key backer of the TPP…” – Länk

NZ minister says big changes to Pacific trade deal may not be possible before APEC meeting – Reuters – By Charlotte Greenfield (oktober 30)

“…would not confirm whether New Zealand was willing to walk away from the TPP over the issue, saying that would undermine the country?s negotiating position.” – Länk

USA, Mercosur press for year-end trade deal despite resistance – Food Navigator – By Katy Askew (oktober 26)

“A trade deal between the European Union and the Latin American countries represented by Mercosur are could be concluded by the end of the year, despite resistance from European agricultural interests.” – Länk

Canada Warns Nafta Talks Can?t Be ?Winner Take All? – Bloomberg – By Josh Wingrove and Eric Martin (oktober 26)

“The previous round wrapped up… with ministers trading barbs amid 5 key impasses on?mejeri,?automotive?content, dispute?panels, government?procurement?och a?sunset clause. Mexico and Canada are effectively dismissing U.S. proposals on all five.” – Länk

Fears grow that EU glyphosate ban could disrupt global trade – Politico Europe – By Simon Marks and Giulia Paravicini (oktober 30)

“Some of Europe?s biggest trade partners fear a potential EU ban on glyphosate could hit exports of crops ranging from Australian wheat to Brazilian soybeans.” – Länk

Ban on beef to China lifted – Landet (Australien) – By Shan Goodwin (oktober 31)

“…six Australian meat processors can now resume exporting their beef to China” – Länk

Russia widens meat import ban – GlobalMeatNews.com -?By Keith Nuthall and Eugene Vorotikov (oktober 27)

“The Russian government has expanded the range of meat and livestock imports it has blocked from the US, EU and other countries imposing sanctions on Moscow.” – Länk

US in India trip to rip down trade barriers – GlobalMeatNews.com -?By Oscar Rousseau (oktober 30)

“Five animal feed and genetic firms have joined the US government on an agribusiness mission to India to grow exports and tackle trade issues.” – Länk

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AG, AG TECH, FORSKNING, PRODUKTION, SKYDD, RELATERADE FRÃ…GOR:

Dairy farmers use technology in effort to cut greenhouse gas production by 25% f̦rbi 2020 РFood Navigator USA РAv Elizabeth Crawford (oktober 26)

“Animal agriculture in the US is often criticized for its heavy environmental impact, but data from the National Dairy Council tells a very different story ? one of farmers using technology to improve the sustainability of their lands and dairy production.” – Länk

CRISPR Bacon: Chinese Scientists Create Genetically Modified Low-Fat Pigs – NPR – By Rob Stein (oktober 23)

“It demonstrates a way that you can improve the welfare of animals at the same as also improving the product from those animals ? the meat.” – Länk

Synpunkt: European anti-tech groups threaten to derail CRISPR gene editing in agriculture -?Genetic Literacy Project – Förbi?Arjen van Tunen?(oktober 31) – Länk

“…powerful voices, including activist environmental NGOs, want to ban this new methodology, and these NGOs spread their often-unsubstantiated opinions about the supposed risks of ?unintended effects or unproven safety…? – Länk

New Strain Of Saltwater Rice Could Feed 200 Million People In China РScience Trends РF̦rbi?Mohendra Shiwnarain (oktober 30)

“Professor Yuan believes that it is inevitable that the tools of biotechnology would have to be used to further add benefits to rice and create better strains. This can be said of many other food products.” – Länk

 

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POLITIK, GÄLLANDE, ACTIVISM, ÖVRIG:

Mjölk, salads, kitty litter, condoms: ‘Non-GMO’ labels sow confusion – Los Angeles Times – By Geoffrey Mohan (oktober 25)

?den?s like unicorn-free milk,? said Alison L. Van Eenennaam, a UC Davis animal genomics scientist. ?There aren?t any GMOs in milk anyway.? – Länk

Boulder County scraps research initiative for GMO crop transition – Daily Camera (Colorado) – By Shay Castle (oktober 24)

“Vi [county staff and commissioners] set this process in motion as it is right now. We are half the issue here in terms of having the polarized issue we do (och) we need to deal with consequences of our actions.” – Länk

Notera: the irony is those who created the problem – some county commissioners, staff – actually try to deflect blame toward farmers.

Groups urge update to EU irradiation rules – Food Quality News -?By Joseph James Whitworth (oktober 23)

“The European Commission has been urged to revise legislation related to irradiation of food and ingredients.” – Länk

Eye-catching labels stigmatize many healthy foods – Feedstuffs (oktober 20)

Glyphosate Ban: Not about Green. About Greed. – National Review – By Julie Kelly (oktober 27)