Official Complaints to WTO over India's Import Ban
INDIA - The US and EU have complained to the World Trade Organization (WTO) about India's import ban on pigs and pork.

Corporation Keen on Tackling Pig Menace
TAMIL NADU, INDIA - The Tiruchi Corporation plans to approach the courts to get a directive on tackling the health hazard posed by stray pigs in the city, said Corporation Commissioner T. T. Balsamy.

Deadline Set for Removal of Pigs
TAMIL NADU, INDIA - Collector R. Palanisamy has set a deadline of one week for removal of all pigs from the Cuddalore municipal areas.

Mizoram Bans Import of Pigs from Myanmar
MIZORAM, INDIA - Amid a sort of paranoia as a result of the H1N1 flu, which is spreading to many countries, Mizoram has banned import of pigs from the neighbouring Myanmar.

Flu Queries Flood Delhi Pork Shops
INDIA - "Don't worry ma'am. India is not affected by swine flu. Therefore the pork that we sell is absolutely safe for consumption," replied the exasperated manager of a pork shop for the nth time on the...

Suspect Pigs Tested as Pig Prices Plummet
INDIA - Samples from two sick pigs in the state of Maharashtra have been sent for testing although officials are playingdown the likelihood of an H1N1 flu infection. Meanwhile, live pigs prices are falling...

A Lesson in Parasite Infections on Livestock
INDIA - Experts from Queen's University are in India today to advise the country on how it can reduce parasitic infections which destroy plants and animals.

Farming Must Change to Feed the World
INDIA - An expert from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) urged a more sustainable approach to farming at an international farm conference in New Delhi today.

India Plans on Looking to Germany for Pig Meat
INDIA - Russia is currently putting a brake on the amount of pigmeat it imports but as one door closes another opens — India is expected to become a significant importer of pigmeat in the near future....

Punjab Popularising Pig and Turkey Farming
INDIA - More and more farmers in different parts of Punjab are now taking to turkey and pig farming. The shift from the conventional methods to new avenues is driven from the urge to earn better income. ...

Swine Fever Bound to Wipe Out Wild Boar Population
INDIA - according to Forest Department sources, swine fever, which is most likely to wipe out the entire wild boar population, has been confirmed in Thekkady.

Pig Farming Training: May 27 - 28
INDIA - The Veterinary University Training and Research Centre at Kalapatti Pirivu, Saravanampatty, will conduct a free campus-training programme on pig farming, according to The Hindu.

Move to mechanise agricultural operations
INDIA - The Government is toying with the idea of mechanising agricultural operations in the State to tackle labour shortage, said Agriculture Minister Veerapandi S. Arumugam, yesterday.

Pigs the main villains in spreading cholera
INDIA - The debate on the outbreak of cholera in Koraput district has been put to rest with the officials concerned citing the possibility of pigs acting as the ‘main villain’ in the entire episode.

State Govt. bans import of pigs
INDIA - Deputy Commissioner of Kohima Sachopra Vero has reimposed the ban on importing pigs and poultry from Myanmar through Manipur until further order.

Pig menace continues in Salem Corporation area
INDIA - The Salem Corporation’s directive asking pig rearers to take them outside the city within August 16 has not evoked any positive response.

Govt okays new scheme to push agri growth
INDIA - The scheme will enable the States to draw up plans for their agriculture sector more comprehensively, taking agro climatic conditions, natural resources, and technology into account, and by integrating...

Civic body re-launches drive to rid city of pigs
INDIA - In the wake of severe criticism from the public over pig menace, the Salem Corporation has re-launched its drive to rid city of pigs.

Action plan needed to raise agricultural growth
INDIA - Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Y S Rajasekhara Reddy, has asked the Agriculture Department to prepare an action plan for raising the growth rate of agriculture. It will be presented, before Prime...

Fodder Scarcity May Affect Livestock Health
INDIA - Livestock is at the heart of rural economy, and according to the latest Economic Survey, accounts for nearly 5% of the country’s gross domestic product

Environmental row over pig farm at Angamaly
UP - The pig farm run by the Kerala State Animal Husbandry Department at Angamaly Town has been mired in controversy. The Angamaly Municipal Council has recently urged the State Government to relocate...

Stiff Resistance To Drive Against Pigs
INDIA - The drive launched by the municipal corporation health authorities against stray pigs faced stiff resistance from rearers forcing the authorities to retreat last night in areas such as dairy farm...

Govt bans live pig meat from bird flu-hit nations
INDIA - has banned the import of live poultry, pigs and pig meat products from countries with bird flu outbreaks, the government said in a statement yesterday (March 12), but a trade consultant said it...

Danish Crown in ‘meaty’ talks with ITC
INDIA - The European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mariann Fischer Boel, accompanied by a 28-member delegation representing food and drink companies from across the European Union...

India's Agri-produce wastage hits $13 bn
INDIA - Wastage of agri-produce in the country is estimated at $13 billion, as processing accounts for a small proportion of production. In case of the country’s total fruit and vegetable production, only...