China: pork market prices decline for 7 consecutive weeks
First quarter statistics show pork prices continue to drop as the China restocks its pig herd. The breeding sow census is up almost 10%.
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Spanish pork exports to China in 2019
Pork is the main Spanish agricultural product exported to China, whose sales amounted to 1.26 billion dollars, representing 55% of the total agricultural exports from Spain to China.
EU: Joint Statement of the EU-27 Ministers for Agriculture
Joint Statement of the EU-27 Ministers for Agriculture regarding the response needed at European level, under the Common Agricultural Policy, to the COVID-19 crisis
Netherlands: more pigs slaughtered and heavier carcass weights
During the first trimester the number of pigs slaughtered increased by 35,000 compared to 2019, and the slaughter weight increased by almost 1 kg.
Mexico: promoting the production and consumption of pork
The head of Agriculture and representatives of the pig sector reviewed actions to promote domestic pork production and consumption, and to boost exports.
China authorizes eight new Spanish pig slaughterhouses for export
With a total of 57 authorized companies, Spain is the world's leading exporter of pork and pork products to China.
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Discover ..Canadian pork processing plant reopens following COVID-19 outbreak among workers
Olymel will be reopening its Yamachiche plant following a two-week shutdown.
Spain: live pig imports continue to increase
The Ministry reminds stakeholders of the importance of remaining vigilant and implementing adequate biosecurity measures on farms.
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NewsSmithfield Foods to close one of the largest pork processing plant indefinitely amid COVID-19
The plant is one of the largest pork processing facilities in the U.S.
Russia: pork production increases 10%, prices down
According to the National Union of Pig Breeders, the industry showed significant growth in the first quarter of 2020, continuing the positive trend of 2019.
New processing plants closed due to the presence of COVID-19 in workers
US companies Tyson and Cargill have temporarily closed some of their processing plants due to the presence of COVID-19 in several of their employees.
Nicaragua pork production increases
Over the last 5 years, Nicaragua has shown steady growth in pig production.
Chile will be able to export pork to the Caribbean Community market
After more than seven years of efforts by the Under-Secretariat for International Economic Relations, the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) and the sector, Chile's poultry and pig processing plants have finally been authorized for export to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
US pork exports on record pace for February despite global challenges
U.S. pork exports posted the third largest month on record in February, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
COVID-19: Latin American and Caribbean countries regulating the food supply chain
Ministers and secretaries of agriculture, food, livestock, fisheries and rural development of 25 countries signed a statement detailing measures to ensure sufficient food during the crisis.
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NewsCanadian pork processing plant closes due to COVID-19 cases among workers
This temporary closure will affect nearly 1,000 employees.
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NewsChina newly approves 450 pork companies for import
In an effort to ensure the safe supply of meat and pork in the domestic market during the COVID-19 epidemic, China approves hundreds of new companies for import.
Mexico: ensuring food supply during the COVID-19 emergency
In a virtual and face-to-face work meeting, the Secretary of Agriculture, Victor Villalobos Arámbula, ratified the priority for the Mexican Government to coordinate inter-institutional efforts with production and commercial chains for a sufficient supply to the markets.
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Colombia and other countries implement additional measures to facilitate international trade
Like Colombia, other countries in the world have adopted flexible measures to facilitate import and export procedures, in view of the situation caused by the COVID-19.
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NewsVietnam government strives to lower pork prices
The Ministry of Agriculture met with large pig enterprises to discuss solutions for how to lower the pork price down to VND 60,000 / kg.
How does COVID-19 affect world grain output estimates?
Will logistical challenges hinder grain trade? Will restrictions prevent crops from being planted? The International Grains Council asks.
USA hog inventory up 4% in March 2020
Quarterly hog inventory from the USDA: market, breeding, and weaned pig numbers as of March 1.
China: Slowly but surely recovering?
Pig herds are recovering, and outbreaks of African swine fever are slowing down. When will China fully recover it's pig production?
COVID-19: Ensuring free movement of food and supplies between South American countries
South American Ministers of Agriculture discussed the harmonization of standards to ensure the free movement of food and supplies.
