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Francisco Turra, president of ABPA (Brazilian Animal Protein Association) is happy to see growth of exports across the board. Photo ABPA
18-05-2020 | News

Brazilian poultry exports grow 5.1% despite Covid-19

Photo: Ad Bal
18-05-2020 | News

Feed shortage prompts Iranian farmers to bury birds alive

As workers at Brazilian processing plants fall ill, governement shuts the plants down. Photo: Fabian Brockotter
15-05-2020 | News

Brazil: Poultry plants to close due to Covid-19

With exports halted, there are too many broilers flooding the Polish market. Photo: Theo Galema
15-05-2020 | News

Poland’s poultry sector suffers because of the Covid-19

Russian poultry companies hope that a food stamp scheme can push domestic demand. Photo: Vladislav Vorotnikov
13-05-2020 | News

Russian food stamps to help push poultry consumption

Even with high levels of automation, poultry processing still needs many workers in the factory, leading to Covid-19 virus risks. Photo: Michel Zoeter
13-05-2020 | News

Calls for factory closure after worker dies from Covid-19

An egg in the market previously cost about SCR3 (US$ 0.17) but has dropped to as low as SCR1 (US$ 0.06) depending on the number of sellers in the market. Photo: Joe Laurence, Seychelles News Agency
13-05-2020 | News

Poultry sector hit by drop in tourism

Over 19% of all poultry meat exported from Brazil is destined for China. Photo: Koos Groenewold
11-05-2020 | News

Brazilian agriculture wants minister to tread lightly

Workers in processing facilities work in close proximity, heightening the risk of Covid-19 transmission. Photo: Fabian Brockotter
08-05-2020 | News

Poultry plants in the US affected by Covid-19