Swine news - Economy

Exporting these products maximizes the use of slaughtered animals and generates additional revenue for the Brazilian sector, adding value.

Its application for estimating agricultural costs requires the involvement of producers, public and private technical assistance professionals, and associations representing the different links in production chains.

Of the newly established farms, most keep up to 5 animals.

Pork exports posted another solid performance in May, but were below last year in both volume and value, according to data released by USDA and compiled by USMEF.

International pig meat prices increased slightly due to a steady pace of imports.

Global export prices of all major cereals decreased month on month.

At its general meeting on June 6, Marché du Porc Breton changed its name to Marché du Porc Français (MPF).

The imposition of provisional countervailing duties by the EU on Chinese electric vehicle imports can have consequences on European pork exports

In March of this year, the Philippine authorities recognized the equivalence of health inspection systems, specifically for Brazilian beef, pork, and poultry exports.

However, the number of weaned pigs is increasing, thus contributing to the increase in market hogs.

"Vindelnrökt skinka" is a whole muscle pork ham that is traditionally hot-smoked.

In May 2024, the number of pigs slaughtered was slightly above May 2023 levels but remained well below the 2019-2023 average.

Total EU production saw marginal gains of 0.3% in the first quarter compared to 2023, according to AHDB.

The number of pig farms has decreased by 3.4% in one year and by 42.2% over ten years.

There were significant increases in imports of pork products and by-products from Chile and the U.S. and considerable volumes of Brazilian pork.

These are the main findings of the latest monthly agri-food trade report published today by the European Commission.

Denmark to become the first country in the world with a CO₂ tax on agriculture.

After a decrease in 2023, French pork production is stabilizing in 2024.

The Belgian presidency of the Council approved a set of presidency conclusions setting out a vision for the future of agriculture in the EU.

In 2023, each inhabitant in France consumed approximately 30.6 of pork.

Due to ASF in Poland, temporary restrictions have been imposed on the import and transit of several goods from seven provinces through Kazakhstan.

The high foreign demand for local commodities is being felt in the domestic market. The international outlook presents opportunities in terms of funds and crop conditions, although Brazilian corn will soon enter fully into competition.

The EC has communicated possible tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and there are fears of retaliation against EU pork imports.

Vietnam's livestock industry is taking steps to recover after difficulties in the past few years.