Swine news - Economy

International quotations showed an upward trend, putting pressure on domestic prices and affecting feed production.

The United Kingdom will accelerate its carbon emissions reduction target, including measures such as reducing meat and dairy consumption.

Spanish imports of piglets from the Netherlands increased 66% year-on-year during the first quarter.

The aim is to expand decentralized facilities in order to shorten transport distances for the animals.

Corn and soybean prices remain high and uncertainties with crop production may force pig farmers to use alternative feed ingredients.

Pork consumption in Russia is the highest it's been in 30 years.

Pig production is positioned as the main driver of growth in Russian meat production.

First quarter exports of Russian agricultural products increased 16% in 2021, reaching $ 7.125 billion.

With more than 620,000 tons of pork exported in the first quarter, China accounted for 80% of the total.

During a bilateral meeting, China and Germany discussed agricultural issues including the effects of African swine fever on trade.

The country's live pig inventory has seen increases for 6 consecutive quarters.

Pig meat shipments fell by nearly a half in January compared to year-ago levels.

Pork shipments exceeded 109 thousand tons in March.

Ten pig producer organizations in western France have joined together to form the AOP Porc Grand Ouest.

The quantity of meat available on Brazil's domestic market remains stable, despite fluctuations.

Poultry and pig meat quotations increased, underpinned by a fast pace of imports by Asian countries.

The National Union of Pig Producers lowered its forecast for pork production in 2021 due to outbreaks of ASF in large companies.

What were the drivers behind record exports to markets including China, Japan, and Mexico? Looking ahead, how will this change?

The resulting balance of trade for 2020 stood at a surplus of €62 billion, an increase of 3% compared to 2019.

The European Commission has approved an aid package for pig farmers in the Walloon region affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

In 2020, Russian agricultural product export increased 20%, reaching historical records.

EU pigmeat trade proved resilient, resulting in continuing high export levels. How will production and exports evolve in 2021?

Live pig production recovers steadily, pork prices fall for 7 consecutive weeks.

Increased food, feed, and industrial use will increase total grain consumption.