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- Business
Japan's Beef Exports Reach Record High for Second Straight Year
Japan Data Japan enjoyed record beef exports for the second consecutive year in 2024. United States Is Top Destination The value of Japan's beef exports rose by 12% year on year to ¥64.8 billion in 2024. This was 2.2 times greater than the total in 2019, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries. In the period from January to May of 2025, exports remained robust, at ¥26.6 billion, which is a 15% increase over the same period the previous year. In 2024, the volume of Japan's beef exports was 10,826 tons, a year-on-year increase of 22%. Meanwhile, in 2025, exports totaled 4,469 tons for the period from January to the end of May, which is a 24% increase over the same period the previous year. As the tables show, the United States, Taiwan, and Hong Kong accounted for a large portion of beef exports, in terms of both value and volume, reflecting the strong interest among their consumers for wagyū. The Japanese government has set a target of beef exports totaling ¥113.2 billion in 2030. Data Sources (Translated from Japanese. Banner photo © Pixta.)
Jordan News
2 days ago
- Climate
- Jordan News
Wildfires Approach Turkey's Fourth Largest City - Jordan News
Turkish Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, İbrahim Yumaklı, revealed that wildfires continue to burn in four locations across three Turkish provinces. اضافة اعلان According to the Turkish Anadolu News Agency, Yumaklı stated in a press briefing that fires remain active in the Kestel and Harmancık districts of Bursa Province (northwest), the Safranbolu area in Karabük Province (north), and the Onikişubat district in Kahramanmaraş Province (south). Over the weekend, Turkey evacuated more than 3,500 people on Saturday and Sunday from areas surrounding the major industrial city of Bursa in the northwest, as firefighters continue battling two blazes that have been burning for more than 24 hours. The minister said that over 850 vehicles, six airplanes, and four helicopters have been deployed to the area, where temperatures are expected to continue rising and may reach up to 40°C in the coming days. According to several Turkish media outlets, the fires spread across tens of kilometers over the weekend in this mountainous province, where rugged terrain has made firefighting efforts particularly difficult. Amid a severe heatwave and drought affecting vast areas of the country, Turkish authorities on Sunday once again urged the public to remain cautious, warning that wildfire risks are expected to persist until at least October. – (Petra)
The Star
23-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
A sweet hit in New Zealand
JOHOR BARU: Johor is looking to tap into New Zealand's growing interest in tropical fruits from Malaysia, especially the MD2 pineapple variety, as part of efforts to expand its agricultural exports. State agriculture, agro-based industry and rural development committee chairman Datuk Zahari Sarip said the opportunity arose during a recent working visit to the island nation with Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said he was part of the Malaysian delegation where they met with New Zealand's Agriculture, Forestry, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay at the New Zealand Parliament in Wellington. 'McClay expressed strong interest in Malaysia's halal industry and welcomed closer strategic ties not only in halal certification, but also to position Malaysia as a gateway to the Asean market, which has over 600 million people.' He said McClay was receptive about Malaysian agricultural produce, particularly tropical fruits like pineapples, and had opened the door for investment opportunities for Malaysian companies in New Zealand. Zahari said Ahmad Zahid had suggested that Johor take the lead in seizing the opportunity. 'I will hold discussions with entrepreneurs and relevant agencies to explore this potential further,' he said. Zahari said Johor has 10,558ha of pineapple plantations, producing 347,490 metric tonnes annually, with an estimated value of RM920mil. 'Despite this, our production is still unable to meet the increasing demand from Europe, the Middle East and other international markets,' he said. Zahari also said that during the trip there, he met with a Simpang Renggam-born entrepreneur who has been running a business in New Zealand for about 18 years. 'During the meeting, we discussed the potential for snack products from Johor to get into the New Zealand market.' He said a series of follow-up meetings would be held with government agencies under the Johor Agricultural Export Market Strengthening Committee to explore the opportunity in greater detail. Zahari also highlighted Johor's achievements in the agro-based industry (IAT) sector with the state recording 1,604 registered IAT entrepreneurs last year. 'Johor-based IAT entrepreneurs accounted for 27% of the national total under the Agriculture Department. 'That same year, our IAT sector recorded nearly RM348.2mil in sales, which contributed to 29% of Malaysia's total sales,' he said.
The Sun
17-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
New Zealand seeks halal industry and trade partnership with Malaysia
WELLINGTON: New Zealand has shown strong interest in deepening collaboration with Malaysia, particularly in the halal industry and regional trade. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi shared that New Zealand's Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, Trade, and Investment, Todd McClay, affirmed this commitment during their bilateral meeting. 'The New Zealand government aims to be a strategic partner to Malaysia, not only in halal certification but also by leveraging Malaysia as a gateway to the ASEAN market, which has a population exceeding 600 million,' Ahmad Zahid told reporters. The discussions followed Ahmad Zahid's visit to New Zealand's National Crisis Management Centre (Beehive Bunker), a key facility for disaster and emergency response. McClay also expressed openness to importing Malaysian agricultural products, including tropical fruits like pineapples. Malaysian firms were further encouraged to explore investment opportunities in New Zealand's construction sector. Ahmad Zahid highlighted that the meeting resulted in a strategic agreement to expand bilateral trade, with New Zealand actively participating in regional platforms such as the ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-China Summit and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). He expressed optimism that Malaysia-New Zealand relations would serve as a model for Indo-Pacific cooperation, benefiting both nations. Separately, during a gathering with the Malaysian diaspora in Wellington, Ahmad Zahid announced a NZ$100,000 (RM251,000) allocation to Rumah Malaysia to support National Day celebrations. The funding aims to ease event preparations while acknowledging the patriotism of Malaysians abroad. - Bernama
Barnama
17-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
New Zealand Seeks Strategic Partnership With Malaysia In Halal Industry, Regional Trade
GENERAL From Ahmad Erwan Othman WELLINGTON, July 17 (Bernama) -- New Zealand has expressed a strong interest in forging closer cooperation with Malaysia in the halal industry and has chosen Malaysia as a key strategic partner, particularly in trade across the Southeast Asian region. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi revealed that this commitment was conveyed by New Zealand's Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, Trade, and Investment, Todd McClay, during their bilateral meeting today. 'The New Zealand government aims to be a strategic partner to Malaysia, not only in halal certification but also by leveraging Malaysia as a gateway to the ASEAN market, which has a population exceeding 600 million,' Ahmad Zahid told reporters after the meeting. The discussion followed Ahmad Zahid's visit to the National Crisis Management Centre (Beehive Bunker), New Zealand's strategic government control centre for disaster and emergency response. During the meeting that touched on various strategic matters, Ahmad Zahid said McClay also expressed willingness to accept Malaysian agricultural exports, particularly tropical fruits such as pineapples. Additionally, he said Malaysian companies were invited to invest in New Zealand's construction sector. 'Overall, this meeting reached a strategic agreement to broaden bilateral trade relations, including active New Zealand involvement in platforms such as the ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-China Summit and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP),' he said. Ahmad Zahid expressed confidence that Malaysia-New Zealand relations will continue to grow as a model of strategic cooperation within the Indo-Pacific region, bringing tangible benefits to the peoples of both nations.
