Swine news - Economy

According to the latest estimates from the OECD - FAO Agricultural Outlook 2024 - 2033, Asia and Latin America will be the regions that will grow the most in the next 10 years, while Europe is expected to see decreases in its key indicators.

The Government has established a common integrated system of official border controls for agri-food exports and imports.

Russia quadrupled pork supplies to China in June to 3.8 million dollars

The national strategy will enable Spain to take a leading position in the debate on sustainable food systems, which is already on the agenda of international organizations.

Planting intentions fell 30% compared to last year in the region. Fear of the lack of rains in September, La Niña, leaf hoppers, and the lower harvest price explain the drop.

Jalisco and Yucatán grew the most last year, with rates close to 3%.

Spain is the main pork supplier to the Philippines, with 145,000 tons exported in 2023.

Positive factors support confidence building in pork supply chains, but risks remain.

For the first time in decades, fewer than ten tons of pigs were slaughtered. in Belgium.

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

Trends in U.S. pork production and the current structure of production.

The U.S. pork industry represents a significant value-added activity in the agricultural economy and a major contributor to the overall U.S. economy.

In the first half of the year, pork production exceeded 380,000 tons.

Feed inputs, like corn and soybean meal, account for an estimated 52% of total U.S. production costs.

In the first 6 months of 2024, animal feed and raw materials imports reached over 2.56 billion USD, a year-on-year increase of 9.6%.

In the first five months of the year, almost 2.5 million head of pigs have been slaughtered.

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) calls for meticulous preparation on both sides and for adherence to EU values as new members join.

The report “Evolution of Foreign Trade in the Spanish Swine Sector - Advance April 2024” presents a detailed analysis of trade in the pork sector.

The International Grains Council forecasts global total grain production at a new all-time peak of 2,321 million tonnes.

China continued to be the main export destination, despite a 16% decrease in shipments.

The Pig Board has approved measures to stabilize pig prices and reduce excess supply from the system.

China investigates Danish Crown, Vion and Litera Meat for anti-dumping practices on pork imports.

One hundred farms have already applied for funding for more animal-friendly pig farming.

The main indicators for the Spanish pork sector for the first 4 months of this year.