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China’s feed use of wheat to reach 25-year high while corn imports are still record high to keep up with pig census recovering from ASF.
Despite slaughterhouse closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, meat production saw only a slight decrease compared to 2019.
Livestock and poultry for slaughter for all categories of farms reached 15.6 million tons live weight, which is up 3.1% (+472 thousand tons).
US pork exports and export values up 11% from 2019 records. "China was not the only success story in 2020..."
Cold chain meat imports will be disinfected, tested, and traced in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.
The drop in exports and the suspension of emergency aid are having a negative impact on the pig market.
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Brexit export formalities are causing major delays for UK pork processors.
In 2019, Spain became the Philippines' largest pork supplier, further increasing its leading position in 2020.
Worldwide cereal stocks are set to drop sharply this year as global trade increases.
Global pork supply will grow in Asia and North and South America, but face more challenges in Europe.
Last week the number of pigs intended for slaughter accumulating in German pens was reduced to about 880,000 animals.
Highest growth was shown in pork production, up 11.9% year-on-year.
Tax on wheat, barley, and maize exports seeks to halt a sustained upward trend in domestic prices for food staples.
Average hog prices in Alberta were down 9% from 2019.
Results are in for China's yearly total pork and grain production. Find out how the year fared for China.
Spanish exports of pork and pork products remain unstoppable with a 19% increase between January and October 2020.
The Code aims to shape a path for the collective role of the actors along the food chain in the transition towards a more sustainable EU food system.
As compensation for the costs incurred by castration with anesthesia, the Lower Saxony Chamber of Agriculture and the Livestock and Meat Producers' Association recommend a surcharge of at least four euros per castrated male piglet.
While exports to China have shown a significant increase, sales to the other major destinations have fallen.
Driven by trade to China, the EU exported 36% more pig meat in the first 10 months of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019.
Standards have been laid out for this growing sector in China, including labeling requirements.
Mexican agricultural and fisheries production in 2020 increased by 1%. Pork also saw increases.