Russian pig production grows 4,7% in 9 months
The highest growth rate was registered in the following regions: Pskov, Belgorod, Voronezh, Kursk, Lipetsk and Krasnodar territory.
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NewsEU agri-food exports in August 2019 continued to grow
The monthly value of the EU agri-food exports in August 2019 continued to grow compared to the level in August 2018, reaching EUR 12.07 billion, 5.6% above the year before.
France: Origin of the meats served in the restaurant/catering business
The French consumers demand to know the origin of the products they consume, which is a sign of the need for transparency and traceability.
Colombia sends its first shipment of pork to a third market
After six months of negotiations, Colombia will send its first shipment third market- 25 tons of pork to Angola.
2019 campaign to promote EU agri-food
The European Commission and the EU’s consumers, health, agriculture and food executive agency (CHAFEA) have approved 81 campaigns to promote EU agri-food products in and outside the EU for the next three years.
Bulgaria's swine sector experienced its most productive year in a decade
In 2018, swine and sow inventories increased by over 10 and 12 percent, respectively, from 2017, the highest levels in a decade.
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The meeting of the Executive Committee of the EuFMD was held last week in Paris. They approved their new biennial work plan for the 2010-21 period.
European Union to join agreement enhancing protection of geographical indications
Following a positive vote in the European Parliament plenary session, the Council expressed its support today to allow the European Union to join the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement, a multilateral treaty for the protection of geographical indications managed by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO).
EU exports of pig meat should reach higher levels
The surge of pigmeat demand from China due to the spread of African Swine Fever will push EU exports (+20%) and prices up in 2019. Production will nevertheless remain stable in 2019 constrained by a reduced breeding herd and environmental restrictions. Production growth should pick up in 2020 (+1.5%) as Chinese demand continues.
New increase in the FAO Meat Price Index
The FAO Meat Price Index averaged 181.5 points in September, up 0.8 percent (1.4 points) from August, continuing the moderate month-on-month price increases observed since February 2019.
U.S. to impose tariffs on EU pork
The US is set to impose tariffs of 25% on EU exports including pork.
Argentina increases pork exports
Between January and June, the Argentinian pork exports increased by 52% in terms of volume.
EU: Agriculture Committee questioned candidate for the agriculture portfolio
The Agriculture and Rural Development Committee questioned the Polish candidate for the agriculture portfolio Janusz Wojciechowski on EU farm policy reform and trade negotiations.
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NewsUSA: The highest September 1 inventory
United States inventory of all hogs and pigs on September 1, 2019 was 77.7 million head, the highest September 1 inventory of all hogs and pigs since the estimates began in 1988.
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NewsASF China: pig production becomes stable and the increase in prices slows down
According to the information published by the Ministry of Agriculture of China, the politics and measures to support pig production in China have entailed indications of improvement both in production and prices.
China releases pork from its reserves again
The Chinese authorities announced last Thursday their intention of releasing more pork from the reserves to ensure the supply during the forthcoming National Day holidays.
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NewsDrop in pork production in the EU
Between January and June 2019, pork production in the EU has dropped by 1.3% in terms of volume in comparison with January-June 2018.
Pork leads the Brazilian agricultural and livestock growth forecasts
According to the forecasts of the Ministry of Agriculture of Brazil, the agriculture and livestock products with a greater dynamism in the next decade will be pork, soybean, cotton, cellulose, maize, chicken, milk and sugar.
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China authorises new Brazilian plants to export meat
With the new authorisation, Brazil has 11 pork plants authorised to export to China.
EU: increase in pork export values
A 12.6% increase compared to last year, EU agri-food exports reached €13.07 billion for July 2019, another monthly record.
Global food consumption growth and changes in consumer preferences
Income growth and changes in consumer preferences have resulted in a consumption increase of products of higher value (such as meat and dairy products) in emerging economies.
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NewsChina to invest in live pig industry
The investment will focus on upgrading and rebuilding the pig farms.
China: fiscal measures to increase hog production
China has decided to strengthen its fiscal policies in a move to facilitate hog production and guarantee stable pork supply, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).
The Minister of Agriculture of Denmark opens a pork plant in China
The Minister of Food of Denmark, Mr Mogens Jensen, opened the new Danish Crown plant in China last week.
