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Sharp decline in Germany's pig inventory over the last decade
As of May 3, 2021, the number of pigs in Germany stood at 24.6 million head.
United States hog inventory down 2% in June
The number of hogs and pigs on U.S. farms was down 2% from June 2020.
Germany: Decrease in slaughter in first quarter of 2021
Pig slaughter in Germany was down 4.2% in the first quarter of 2021.
EU - Political agreement on new CAP: fairer, greener, more flexible
The provisional political agreement reached by the European Parliament and Council on the new Common Agricultural Policy introduces a fairer, greener, more animal friendly and flexible CAP.
Brazil launches Agricultural Observatory Portal
The Portal brings together information from more than 200 databases on crops, climate, and rural credit, as well as information on the fisheries industry and geo-referenced images of rural Brazil.
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China: Pig slaughter up 44% in May
The volume of pork on the Chinese market has continued to increase recently. In May, the slaughter volume increased 44% year-on-year.
Singapore agrees to zoning arrangement allowing trade from Canada in the event of ASF outbreak
This arrangement would serve to minimize trade impacts to the Canadian swine sector while protecting the swine populations in both countries.
Argentina: Positive balance of pork exports in 2020
The pork trade balance was again positive in 2020, both in volume and value. The trade surplus was US$ 4.03 million, while in 2019 there was a trade deficit of US$ 47.3 million.
FAO outlook on coarse grains and oilcrops
A tight market outlook for oilseeds is expected for 2020/21 and coarse grains stocks are forecast to fall below opening levels for the fourth consecutive season.
Brazil maintains growth in pork exports in 2021
From January to May, Brazilian pork exports grew by 18.44% in volume compared to the same period in 2020.
China issues alert on slipping hog prices
A third-level warning for an excessive slump in hog prices alerted pig farmers to adjust their plans to stabilize supplies.
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EU: Public consultation on review of marketing standards for agricultural products
European Commission launches public consultation on review of the EU marketing standards for agricultural products.
UK: Call for a new veterinary agreement to resolve meat export restrictions to the EU
Food and feed trade associations, hauliers, farmers and veterinary and environmental health professional organisations have joined together to propose an urgent new veterinary agreement and streamlined processes to resolve restrictions to exports to the EU, Britain’s largest trading partner.
EU and US suspend tariffs for five years
EU and US take decisive step to end aircraft dispute.
Philippines can now export processed meat products to Japan
The Philippines can start exporting beef, carabeef, pork, chevon, mutton and their by-products to Japan.
UK pigmeat production up 8% so far in 2021
Despite a month on month decline in May, production is still up from last year.
Strong momentum continues for U.S. pork exports
Following a record-breaking March performance, exports of U.S. pork continued to build momentum in April, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
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FAO sees global meat production up and trade stagnant in 2021
World meat output is forecast to expand despite the many challenges facing meat value chains while global meat trade is seen heading towards a stagnation.
Poland: Aid for the modernization of pig farms
Starting June 21, 2021, piglet producers can apply for financial aid to renovate their farms.
EU pig meat export value increases in first two months of the year
These are amongst the main findings published by the European Commission in the monthly trade report for January-February 2021.
EU+UK Compound feed production in 2020 stable
Industrial compound feed production in the EU remained stable in 2020 despite the combined effect of the spread of animal diseases and the COVID-19 pandemic.
China's plan to avoid drastic fluctuations in the pork market
Chinese authorities have released a work plan to improve the mechanism for adjusting pork reserves as part of efforts to stabilize the market as it has seen frequent fluctuations.
Brazil: Santa Catarina sees strong increase in pork export value in April
The largest pork-producing state in Brazil, Santa Catarina, maintains export growth.
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