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Almost assuredly there are some folks who read “літаючі корови” in the title and reactively snapped to the thought of some nefarious ‘big ag’ plot or scientific experiment…
Well, if you did, then go ahead and settle down. ?Just having some fun with you. ?The ‘plot’ is actually current trade issues and disruptions, and some dairy cattle are simply hitching a ride on Qatar Airlines (see story below).
Також, there’s some pretty important news that came out mid-week via Reuters:
ГліфоÑатна битва – Ракове агентÑтво залишило в темрÑві докази гліфоÑату (Ðвтор: Кейт Келланд, Reuters – червень 14, 2017)
“Ракова агенція Всесвітньої організації охорони здоров’я стверджує, що звичайним знищувачем бур’янів є “ймовірно канцерогенний.” Вчений, Ñкий проводив цей оглÑд, знав Ñвіжі дані, Ñкі не показують зв’Ñзку з раком – але він ніколи не згадував про це, Ñ– агентÑтво не брало це до уваги.” – ПоÑиланнÑ
ТОРГІВЛЯ, ТОРГІВЛЯ, ПОВ'ЯЗÐÐÐ, ІÐФРÐСТРУКТУРÐ:
Flying Cows to Qatar Is One Man?s Way to Beat the Saudis – Блумберг – By Mohammed Serge and Donna Abu-Nasr (червень 13)
“The showdown between Qatar and its neighbors has disrupted trade, split families and threatened?to alter long-standing geopolitical alliances. Це?s also prompted one Qatari businessman to fly 4,000 cows to the Gulf desert in an act of resistance and opportunity?to fill the void left by a collapse in the supply of fresh milk.” – ПоÑиланнÑ?
U.S. business group urges trade fixes ahead of China’s party congress – Reuters (червень 8)
“Social and economic stability is seen as a top priority for China’s ruling elite ahead of a 5-yearly party congress this fall. Diplomats suggest that turmoil in relations with the United States would be an unwanted distraction for Xi ahead of a tricky leadership transition within the party.” – ПоÑиланнÑ
Canada’s premiers leave D.C. hopeful – The Hamilton Spectator / The Canadian Press (червень 8)
“…expressing hope that the upcoming renegotiation of NAFTA will be quick and relatively pain-free, rather than a drawn-out bargaining slugfest.” – ПоÑиланнÑ
Azev?do: We must ensure trade contributes to solving problems faced by leaders today – У ЦЬОМУ (червень 8)
“[Azev?do] expressed the hope that this success could signal the start of a ?new era? ? ?one which works to spread the benefits of trade in the way we all want to see? – ПоÑиланнÑ
Africa Corn Silos Overflow in South as Food Crisis Hits East – Блумберг (Може 29)
?Transport costs, import-export bans, restrictions on genetically modified grain and local politics all hinder trade…Ð’ Ðфриці, you can only move so much produce.? – ПоÑиланнÑ
Trump Stumps for Infrastructure Plan – AgWeb – By Ben Potter (червень 7) – ПоÑиланнÑ
Trump Expected To Restrict Trade, Travel With Cuba – NPR (червень 12) – ПоÑиланнÑ
US dairy groups urge prioritizing trade with Mexico when NAFTA renegotiation begins – Food Navigator СШР-?By Mary Ellen Shoup (червень 13)
“When US negotiators begin the process of modernizing and updating NAFTA, US dairy groups have stated maintaining a dependable trade relationship with Mexico and removing trade barriers in Canada remain priorities.” – ПоÑиланнÑ
?Britain 0, Insanity 2?: How the U.K. Election May Play Out – Knowledge@Wharton (червень 9)
“The only certainty about this week?s British election is the uncertainty it has created over Brexit ? on top of all the uncertainty that preceded it.” – ПоÑиланнÑ
Shipping Giants Are Looking to Self-Piloting Boats to Shift Cargo – MIT Technology Review -?By Jamie Condliffe (червень 9)
“Millions of containers could be hauled by robotic ships within the next decade.” – ПоÑиланнÑ
Is Trump Becoming More Friendly To Trade? – Фортуна – By Alan Wolff (червень 12)
“Lost in this high-profile series of steps where America was seemingly distancing itself from its allies in dealing with issues of common economic and security concern, was a positive statement on trade policy that the U.S. and its major allies issued at the G7 Summit…” – ПоÑиланнÑ
AG, AG TECH, ВИРОБÐИЦТВО, ЗÐХИСТ, ПОВ'ЯЗÐÐІ ПИТÐÐÐЯ:
CROP BIOTECHNOLOGY HAS A PROVEN TRACK RECORD: WHY ARE SOME COUNTRIES STILL DENYING FARMERS ACCESS? – Chicago Council on Global Affairs – Guest Commentary by Graham Brookes (червень 12)
“Crop biotechnology, often referred to as genetically modified (GM) crops, has now been widely used by farmers in 26 countries, for over 20 років. Despite it providing many global environmental and economic benefits over this period, many farmers, in many countries, continue to be denied access to this innovative agricultural tool. This needs to change.” – ПоÑиланнÑ
Robots Wielding Water Knives are the Future of Farming – WIRED – By Matt Simon (Може 31)
“…robots will definitely support the dwindling farming workforce. Fewer immigrant workers are coming to the fields, and their demographics are shifting.” – ПоÑиланнÑ
ПОЛІТИКÐ, ÐОРМÐТИВÐИЙ, ÐКТИВИЗМ, ІÐШИЙ:
Brazil approves world’s first commercial GM sugarcane: developer CTC – Reuters – By Ana Mano (червень 8)
“…first time such permission has been granted anywhere in the world.” – ПоÑиланнÑ
Court stays Whitewave almondmilk lawsuit: ‘Whether plant-based ‘milk’ should be deemed an ‘imitation’ fits squarely within the FDA?s authority – Food Navigator СШР-?By Elaine Watson (червень 12)
“A lawsuit alleging Silk almondmilk is falsely advertised as nutritionally equivalent to dairy milk has been stayed by a judge on primary jurisdiction grounds, while a near-identical case filed by the same law firm over Almond Breeze has been thrown out after a different judge found the same allegations to be ?patently implausible.?” – ПоÑиланнÑ
*Also see related news from EU:
European Court of Justice says purely plant-based products can?t use dairy names – Dairy Reporter -?By Jim Cornall (червень 14)
“The Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg today announced purely plant-based products cannot, in principle, be marketed with designations such as ?молоко?, ?cream?, ?butter?, ?сир? або ?yogurt?, which are reserved by EU law for animal products.” – ПоÑиланнÑ
Farewell to Fairtrade: Sainsbury’s defends in-house sustainable sourcing certification?- Харчовий навігатор – By David Burrows (червень 9)
“UK supermarket Sainsbury?Ñ, the world?s biggest retailer of Fairtrade goods, has launched its own sustainable sourcing programme for more than 35 key commodities and ingredients. Campaigners, farmers and some manufacturers have cried foul, but are they being fair?” – ПоÑиланнÑ
Activists, AGs file appeal of EPA denial of chlorpyrifos petition – Western Farm Press – By Forrest Laws (червень 6)
Scientists back GM mustard, say will help create better hybrids – Deccan Herald (ІндіÑ) (червень 6)
“The National Academy of Agriculture Sciences (NAAS), з 625 members, adopted a resolution on the commercialisation of GM mustard, seeking immediate release of the crop in the field.” – ПоÑиланнÑ
USDA Helps Expand Rural Broadband Infrastructure in Four States – SouthWest Farm Press (червень 8)
Attack of the Killer Petunias – Wall Street Journal -?By Henry I. Miller (червень 12)
“Harmless flowers are destroyed since they were genetically modified but not Washington-approved.” – ПоÑÐ¸Ð»Ð°Ð½Ð½Ñ (Subscription-based)
Words matter: Goodbye ?ГМО?? -?
“…actual scientists rarely (if ever) викориÑтовувати ?ГМО? designation in technical parlance. It first regularly was highlighted in rhetoric opposing the technology, and since has sadly been adopted by mainstream media.” – ПоÑиланнÑ
Forget GMOs. The next big battle is over genetically ?edited? foods – The Washington Post, Wonkblog – By Caitlin Dewey (червень 13)
“According to the Pew Research Center, майже 40 percent of Americans believe GMOs are bad for their health. This assertion is not supported by science, which has concluded that the genetically modified crops on the market are safe for consumption.” – ПоÑиланнÑ