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Here is our International Newsletter, your go-to destination for the latest and most pertinent updates in the world of agriculture across the globe.

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The network aims to provide advice on the organic sector

European group advises farmers on entering organic market

A European organisation providing guidance to farmers entering the organic sector convened in Brussels.

Research by Raphael Mrode and Mike Coffey has helped farmers in both Scotland and East Africa

Scottish scientists and farmers' dairy cow breeding efforts pay off

The efforts of scientists and farmers in Scotland to breed more productive dairy cows have yielded significant results, benefiting both the local agricultural sector and communities in Africa.

Spain ranks first in the number of pigs in the EU with close to 35 million

Spain's pork production has doubled over the past decade, propelling the country to the top spot in the EU with nearly 35 million pigs.

Brazil hits record pork production in another successful year. Ref:RH070720140 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Another record year has been achieved for Brazil’s pork production

Brazil's pork production reached a new record of 4.5 million tonnes in 2023, with forecasts predicting a further increase to 4.7 million tonnes in 2024.

Since wolves were reintroduced to Switzerland in 2012, their numbers have increased to around 300 (image credits: Pixabay)

Farmers in Switzerland dump sheep carcasses in bold protest against wolves

With worries mounting over the rising incidents of wolf attacks on livestock in Switzerland, farmers expressed their frustration by dumping the carcasses of sheep, victims of such attacks, in front of a regional government building.

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