Amid mounting reactions to a recently adopted regulation allowing the import of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to Turkey, some nongovernmental organizations applied to the Council of State yesterday for a stay of execution .
A former pork plant in Winnipeg has been granted a $10 million loan from the Canadian government to convert itself into a federally licensed Halal and Kosher beef slaughtering and processing plant .
The agitating meat merchants in the capital on Friday threatened to take their protest on the slaughterhouse issue "to the streets" if the Delhi government did not pay heed to their demands within two days .
Prices of chicken have shot up by 37 per cent to Rs 92 a kg in less than a week in the wholesale market here following a strike by meat merchants and traders fear that rates may exceed Rs 100 a kg if the stir goes on .
The D8 group of Islamic developing countries ministerial meeting here, on Nov 2, will result in an action plan to strengthen food security among member countries .
Thailand is targeting to increase its trade with the GCC by 60 to 80% within the next three years, as part of the government's 'Look East Policy', thereby spurring a region-wide campaign that involves a showcase of the country's high quality products within the most important trade events and exhibitions .
