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Smithfield Foods forecasts US$70M-$90M Q3 fresh pork operating loss
Lower hog and pork cutout prices are squeezing industry margins, while Smithfield expects its packaged meats business to remain profitable despite cautious consumer spending.
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Egypt market opens opportunities for South African red meat producers
The veterinary agreement establishes export requirements for South African red meat shipments to Egypt, with final signatures needed before trade can begin.
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Trump orders USDA to expand interstate meat sales, modernize meat inspection
The order directs USDA to streamline state-federal inspection programs, support smaller processors, expand processing capacity and strengthen enforcement of meat industry rules.
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New KPCU to recruit 1,000 coffee extension champions
The nationwide programme will train ward-level champions to support farmers, improve yields, expand cooperatives and rehabilitate underperforming coffee farms.
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Uganda targets 3,500 Tonnes of annual coffee exports to South Korea
Besmark Coffee and GVCC have signed an exclusive supply and distribution agreement as Uganda seeks to expand coffee exports and strengthen its presence in Asian markets.