Author: Press Room

In an effort to protect consumers and ensure market integrity, the Government of Canada, through the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), has successfully prevented the sale of more than 100 tonnes of counterfeit food in the country. This significant achievement was unveiled this year by the CFIA, which highlights the government's continued commitment to the fight against food fraud. The CFIA has placed special emphasis on tackling food fraud to ensure that food marketed is...

As announced by Portal Agroalimentario, the General Directorate of Biosecurity and Food Safety (DIGEBIA) of the Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries, launched this Wednesday, June 21, the Communication Campaign "Evitemos Que Pase" (Let's Avoid That It Happens). This initiative, supported by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), calls on the population to become aware of the risks of bringing into the country products of animal or plant origin that are not permitted. Increasing controls to prevent greater evils At the beginning of the lectures, during the press conference organized by the Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries (MGAP), Andrés Salvo, manager of the Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries (MGAP),...

- Related note. The General Directorate of Biosecurity and Food Safety (DIGEBIA) of the Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries, MGAP, has launched a press call to announce its new communication campaign, entitled "Evitemos que pasa" ("Let's prevent it from happening"). The official presentation of this project, which seeks to inform and sensitize the population on the relevance of sanitary controls, will take place this Wednesday, June 21, starting at 11:00 am at the MGAP headquarters. The event will be broadcast live on the Agrifood Portal, through a link with the channel...

Electric fences are a very advantageous tool in livestock farming, as they keep animals within a certain area and protect them from intruders. A proper fencing system can increase pasture production by rotating the livestock, dividing the land into eating areas and growing areas. Electric fencing is easy to install and uses lightweight materials. Less wood and wire is used than for the establishment of conventional barbed fences, which is economically and environmentally beneficial. Operation The aforementioned livestock instrument is constructed...

The Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries (MGAP) of Uruguay has announced new benefits for farmers in employer contributions to the Social Security Bank (BPS) in the context of the Agricultural Emergency 2023. Horticultural and fruit producers The Dirección General de la Granja (DIGEGRA) grants a new benefit to farmers for contributions to the BPS, generated in the period between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023, within the framework of Article 1 of Law No. 17,503 of May 30, 2002, with...

In order to create a European network for the exchange of knowledge on sheep and lamb health and nutrition to ensure the profitability of the sector, the Eurosheep Project was established in 2020. Eight countries participated in the project: Spain, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, United Kingdom and Turkey. Preliminary stage The project was organized around six issues: Needs at the European Union level. Set of best practices and solutions. Key factors to meet farmers' needs. Exchange on dissemination materials. Acceptance by farmers. Exchange of knowledge and identification of gaps...

Yeast are live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer health benefits to the host, affecting it in a positive way. It is often used as a healthy feed supplement for livestock. Among the benefits of supplying yeast to cattle, we highlight: Modulation of the beneficial fermenting flora. The control of ruminal pH, which prevents the occurrence of acidosis. The increase in the consumption and digestibility of nutrients with direct effect in the increase of meat or milk production. Support to the animal's immune system. Brewer's yeast The yeast used in cattle feed...

A group of senior officials from the Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries (MGAP), authorities of agricultural institutions and representatives of Uruguay's private sector spent 19 days in China, visiting nine strategic provinces. This was reported by Minister Fernando Mattos. During the visit, which took place from May 8 to 27, important advances were made in the international trade of foodstuffs, both animal and vegetable. "Positive signals" Among the topics discussed by the Uruguayan delegation was the interest of the Chinese counterpart in meat and its by-products, the interest of the...

As announced by our digital media, on May 25, the activity organized by Cooperativas Agrarias Federadas (CAF) "Uniendo voces: visitas educativas a cooperativas agrarias" (Joining voices: educational visits to agricultural cooperatives) took place, which gathered schoolchildren from school number 72 in the city of Sarandí del Yí. The meeting point was the El Fogón Cooperative. The "Joining Voices" initiative, which is also planned to take place in different parts of Uruguay, is supported by the Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). A successful experience A...

The Aberdeen Angus Breeders Society of Uruguay has confirmed its acceptance as a member of the Global Roundtable Sustainable Beef (GRSB). According to information provided by Angus Uruguay, it is "a worldwide organization made up of all the actors in the beef chain: corporations, associations, non-profit organizations, research centers, industrialists and individuals from the five continents, who are committed to making a difference in sustainability". Creation of the national round table as a goal Angus Uruguay is the first union institution in South America to join this international organization. Sebastián Olaso, director of...