Agriculture, Priorities of the French presidency
The French Minister for Agriculture and Food, Julien Denormandie, presented the presidency’s priorities in the area of agriculture and fisheries.
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China ends the year with a drop in pork imports
After years of increases, China reduced its pork imports by 15% in 2021.
U.S. announces plans to create a more competitive meat supply chain
The Action Plan aims to create a more competitive, fair, resilient meat and poultry sector, with better earnings for producers and more choices and affordable prices for consumers.
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NewsThailand imposes pig export ban to lower domestic pork prices
The temporary ban seeks to increase the number of pigs in the country to mitigate rising pork prices.
EU agri-food trade for January-September 2021
Pig meat exports saw substantial growth in South Korea but fell in China for January-September 2021.
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Russian meat exports reached $1.02 billion in 2021
Meat exports from Russia are up 30% from 2020.
Germany records lowest pig inventory in 25 years
The number of pig farms is also decreasing, but there are more pigs per farm.
Global pig meat prices decline for sixth consecutive month
The FAO meat price index for pig meat has continued to fall.
United States hog inventory down in December
There were 74.2 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms in December.
U.S: Massachusetts delays effective date of Question 3
The ballot initiative will ban the sale of pork from hogs born to sows housed in pens that don’t comply with Massachusetts’ new standards.
Taiwan votes against banning import of US. pork
Taiwanese citizens called for a referendum voted against reimposing the ban on the importation of pork from the US.
Poland's pig inventory down again this year
As of June 2021, the pig inventory was at 1.10 million head, representing a 3.5% decrease from the same period last year.
Long-term vision for rural areas: launch of Rural Pact
The long-term vision for the EU’s rural areas is a European Commission initiative to develop a common European vision for 2040.
France: Bonus proposed for castrated pigs
On January 1, 2022, the decree prohibiting the castration of piglets without anesthesia will come into force.
FAO recaps emerging trends in global pig meat production and trade
Global pig meat production in 2021 is forecast to exceed the 2018 level, but trade is to remain stable.
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NewsHow will Brazil's swine industry close the year?
See the Brazilian swine industry balance for the year 2021 and the projections for 2022.
Concern over high cost of agricultural inputs in the EU
The rising costs of fertilizers and raw materials for animal feed are impacting the agricultural sector.
China ups pork tariffs again
Starting next year, China's import tariffs for pork will return to their previously higher levels.
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NewsCritical situation of the pig sector in the EU
The Czech Republic informed the Commission about the challenges facing the pigmeat sector in Europe.
Poland offers aid for the swine industry
The aid totals PLN 1,000 for every 10 piglets born per sow, up to a maximum of 500 sows.
China recognizes zoning for France in the event of ASF outbreaks
This recognition will allow for continued exports to China of pork products from ASF-free zones in the event the disease is present in France.
