Abu Dhabi | Reuters –– Egypt’s agricultural quarantine authority has rejected a shipment of Canadian wheat, saying it contained traces of the fungus ergot, a trade source said and official […] Read more
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Egypt rejects Canadian wheat shipment over ergot
Egypt moves to clarify ergot rules on wheat imports
Reuters — Egypt’s supply ministry moved to clarify rules on wheat imports on Thursday, saying it would allow shipments with traces of the grain fungus ergot to enter the country. […] Read more
Avian flu controls lifted in 10 U.S. states
U.S. animal health officials have closed the books for now on avian influenza infections in 10 states, with five others remaining. In its latest report to the World Organization for […] Read more
Movement restrictions lifted on B.C. birds
British Columbia’s poultry producers no longer need federal permits to move their wares in the province. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed Wednesday it has removed its avian influenza primary […] Read more
Seed, equipment quarantined at wilt-stricken Man. farm
Seed and equipment are now under federal quarantine at a Manitoba farm where a crop pathogen never before seen in Canada made its first-ever appearance in North American canola. Without […] Read more
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