Swine news - Nutrition

FAO has also raised its forecast for global cereal production in 2018 to 2 601 million tonnes, primarily due to higher estimates for wheat production in Canada and China. Nonetheless, the new forecast remains 2.1 percent below the record level achieved in 2017.

International food commodity prices dipped in October, as falling dairy, meat and vegetable oils prices more than offset a surge in sugar prices.

This summer’s drought has led to a significant drop of total EU cereal production, estimated at 8% below the last five-year average.

U.S. is now the EU's main supplier of soya beans with a share of 52%.

Between January and July 2018, 14,352,809 tonnes were sold for a total FOB price of USD2,615,886,308.

Compared to July 2017, EU imports of soybeans from the United States are currently up by 283% at 360,000 tonnes.

A severe drought significantly affected agricultural activities, especially in relation to animal feed resources, in those countries.

Due to dry conditions in late spring in various regions across Europe, EU cereal production is estimated below average in 2018/2019.

Copa and Cogeca released new estimates for this year’s EU grain harvest today, forecasting a 6% drop in EU cereal and oilseeds production, due to extreme weather conditions.

On the pig feed side, the evolution year to year is positive again, after a slight set back in 2016.

New rules on more responsible ways to produce, sell and use medicated feed to tackle the spread of antimicrobial resistance were informally agreed with Council’s negotiators on Tuesday.

The European Commission asked EFSA for a scientific opinion on the risk to animal health related to fumonisins and their modified and hidden forms in feed.

The total feed sales for the three main livestock categories (cattle, swine and fowl) have increased.

The data offered by the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia show that this season wheat exports have grown by almost 50%, allowing the country to remain as the first world exporter.

The Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed agreed revised maximum permitted limits (MPLs).

Early prospects for global cereal markets in the year ahead are favourable, despite a forecasted decline, according to FAO's new Cereal Supply and Demand Brief.

EU action against food waste: Commission publishes guidelines to facilitate valorisation of food no longer intended for human consumption as animal feed.

Its entry into force as of January 1st, 2019 would have contributed to the damage of the competitiveness of animal production.

The EU production of field peas and broad beans is well above the last 5 - year average.

China could impose a tariff of 25% on USA soya.

Plant proteins are an essential component of animal feed but European production of protein crops is not sufficient to cover demand.

With around 4 million tonnes of grains worth over €1 billion moving in the EU every week, a well-functioning storage and logistic system is of great importance to ensure that the demands of the EU market are met at a competitive price. Bottlenecks can lead to supply shortfalls and increased price volatility.

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