Vol. 21 No. 9 May 2004

Domestic
MAFF Publishes Basic Policy on Handling Food Safety Crises
Government Issues Unprecedented Message to the Public on Dealing With Avian Influenza
Government Approves Package of Measures Against Avian Influenza
International
Ban on Imports of Poultry From US and Canada to Continue
Japan-Mexico FTA to Take Effect in January 2005
AFGC Statement Calls for FTAs to Respect Sensitive Products
Environment, Science and Technology
Soothing Properties of Forests Confirmed by Scientific Research
Green Tea Catechin Halves Growth of Cancer Cells
Food Marketing and Distribution
MOF Statistics Show 50% Fall in Beef Imports

Educational Farms: Food Production & Agriculture Studies for Whom?