Maximum tension at the seams (and the heart) of the market
The pig price in Spain is well above the rest of the European countries. The reality is that this price is only possible at the expense of negative margins in the slaughterhouses.
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Africa’s pig industry: past and present status
The pig industry in Africa holds great potential as a key driver for food security, income generation, and rural development. However, it faces several challenges that hinder its growth and sustainability.
Trump's first 50 days
Although the large influx of news makes it seem otherwise, it really has only been 50 days since the new U.S. President, Donald Trump, was inaugurated.
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What do you think the average 2025 pig price will be in your country?
As we do at the beginning of every year, we are back to ask you about the average pig price in your country. We will soon publish the results of your predictions for 2024, but now we are interested in hearing how you think this 2025 will go...
EU proposes new tariffs on fertilizers from Russia and Belarus
The EU proposes tariffs on Russian fertilizers to reduce dependence and protect European industry from the risk of market destabilization.
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„We use Minitube’s BoarMatic auto collect ..Discrepancies and the North-South divide in the EU
At present, the North-South divide in the EU is more evident than ever and is becoming a disparity that is strengthening and becoming chronic.
Survey on pig prices in 2024: 333 users expected more...
In 11 of the 15 countries analyzed, 333 users expected higher prices than were actually achieved.
Nigeria leads Africa in pork production
Nigeria is the leading pork producer in Africa, with an annual output of over 303,000 metric tonnes.
Commodities trade: What to expect in 2025?
At the risk of being proven wrong by the end of 2025, we will try to break down what we think this year has in store. It's not about using a crystal ball, but rather analyzing the data we already have and weighing its importance. At the end of the year, you can compare and see whether we got it right or missed the mark.
Foot and mouth disease in Germany: What will happen in the EU?
The appearance of a case of foot and mouth disease aggravated the fall in the German pig price with direct repercussions on prices in neighboring countries.
The 10 most-read articles in 2024
Of the 122 articles published on Pig333 last year by world-renowned authors, these were the ten most-read. You won't want to miss a single one.
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- Ukrainian Meat Association sounds the alarm about ASF spread
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- Colostrum excellence: hyperprolific sows delivering top notch colostrum – superior start for piglets!
- Meet the Expert podcast: Sustainable yet profitable – Robert Hoste
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Review of a positive year in the Spanish market
The price of pork has remained well above the cost price throughout the year, with declines from the peak (1.848 euros per kilo in July) being gradual and controlled, allowing slaughterhouses to navigate the autumn with favourable positive margins.
The Spanish pig price is at an annual low. For how long?
The price is not expected to change in the coming weeks, provided nothing extraordinary happens.
Welcome back, Mr. Trump
Our experts Sara Mazo and Francisco Ruíz review the economic policies implemented during Trump's first term: protectionism, tariffs, and deregulation of the energy and agricultural sectors.
Pig feed raw material markets balance sheet 2023/2024
IFIP provides a summary of the evolution of grain and oilseed crops.
The 5th 333 Experience Congress Latam concludes in Costa Rica
The 333 Experience Congress Latam 2024, held over three days in Costa Rica, brought together more than 1,000 participants, 27% of whom were directors and managers of leading Latin American swine companies. Thirty-eight percent of the attendees were from Costa Rica, and more than 60% came from other countries.
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- Hygiene basics for low-bacteria semen production
- Ukrainian Meat Association sounds the alarm about ASF spread
- 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐅𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓! :pig: The WelFarmers project will be present ..
- Colostrum excellence: hyperprolific sows delivering top notch colostrum – superior start for piglets!
- Meet the Expert podcast: Sustainable yet profitable – Robert Hoste