Philippines lifts temporary ban on pork and pig imports from Belgium
Following Belgium's self-declared "ASF free" status, the Philippines has lifted the temporary ban on the import of domestic pigs, pork, and semen originating from Belgium.
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Brazil opens 100 new foreign markets for agricultural products
The work to open foreign markets includes more than just the traditional products of which Brazil is already a major exporter. The most recent market to open is exports of breeding pigs to Colombia.
Argentina to import Russian compound feed
After a lengthy approval process, Argentina's National Animal Health and Quality Service (SENASA) officially authorized the import of compound feed from Russia.
Chile: Pork production continues to rise
Pork production so far this year continues to increase, according to the latest report by the Office of Agrarian Studies and Policies (Odepa).
Panama: Increase in pig slaughter, first nine months 2020
Between January and September 2020, the country's pig slaughter has increased by 2.4% compared to the same period last year.
Russia: Meat exports up almost 80% in first 9 months of 2020
Exports of meat for the first nine months of 2020 showed significant growth. Meat and by-products worth $610 million were supplied to foreign markets, 79% more than in the same period last year.
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The Philippine Department of Agriculture is looking into the reasons for a rising pork price despite an increased frozen pork supply.
US-China trade deal: Record-breaking US pork exports to China
China has purchased over $23 billion in agricultural products, approximately 71% of its target under the Phase One Agreement.
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NewsVeggie burgers: no change in labelling plant-based products
Members of the European Parliament rejected all proposals to reserve meat-related names for products containing meat.
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NewsChina: Recovery of live pig production "better than expected" in first three quarters of 2020
The live pig census has been restored to 84% compared to 2017 levels, and pork prices are falling.
Brazil suspends corn and soybean tariffs
Tariffs will be cut to zero for two of the country's most important grains, corn and soybeans, in order to maintain the balance in the supply of these products in the domestic market.
Argentina: Pork exports increase 63%
Between January and September 2020 exports of Argentine pork products and by-products have increased by 63%, with China being the main destination.
EU: Conclusions on the farm to fork strategy
For the first time, the entire food system is taken into account as a whole – from producers to consumers.
China's pork and commodity markets continue to stabilize
Pig production continues to recover. In September pork prices fell slightly. Corn and wheat prices are up, soybean prices are down.
EU agri-food trade back on an upward trend
Despite COVID-19 and uncertainties related to Brexit, EU27 agri-food trade continued to grow in the first six months of 2020, the net trade balance boosted by continued strong exports of pig meat.
Brazil: New increase in pig production costs
The increase in the pig production cost index was driven by the 5.93% variation in nutrition costs.
US: Exports of feed grains down 5% in 2019/2020
U.S. exports of feed grains in all forms (GIAF) end marketing year at nearly 101 million metric tons.
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NewsThe future of EU livestock sector - sustainability
The European Commission has published the external study, ‘Study on Future of EU livestock: How to contribute to a sustainable agricultural sector?’, to contribute to the debate on the sustainability of the livestock sector.
Germany: Temporary closure of Weidemark slaughterhouse due to COVID-19 cases
The slaughterhouse will remain closed for 22 days.
Germany: Pork plants working Sundays and holidays to support pig producers
The German minister is not yet considering private storage and has emphasized the need to reduce the number of pigs in pens.
Global pork production will be up in 2021, USDA forecasts global trade
Global pork production forecast to be higher in 2021 due to recovery from both ASF and COVID-19. Demand from China to fall 6% and US production expected to be up slightly.
Public opinion survey on EU food and farming
Nearly all respondents (95%) think that agriculture and rural areas are important for ‘our future’ in the European Union.
German pork production down in first half of 2020
In the first half of 2020, 2.6 million tons of pork were produced in Germany.
