Germany: fewer farms and fewer pigs
The pig census has decreased by 2% while the number of farms has dropped by 5.5%.
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USA: Hog inventory up 3 percent
USDA quarterly report shows 2019 has been a record year for the US pig census. Inventory is up 3% from last year, but down slightly from November.
China lowers import tariffs on pork
Newly reduced tariffs are aimed at encouraging pork imports to fill the gap caused by China’s ASF outbreak.
China's pork prices continue to retreat
China's pork market may beat expectations with balanced supply and demand during the upcoming Chinese New Year.
EU agri-food trade in September 2019: pork increase
Looking at product categories, the increase in exports was driven in particular by pork meat.
Canada: Farm income from down 41% from last year. What happened?
Realized net income of Canadian farmers declined 41.0% from 2017. Record high North American hog inventories pushed hog receipts down 8.9%.
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IMV Technologies ..Impact of US tariffs on European agrifood products
The EU Council of Ministers discussed at the request of Spain and France on US tariffs in relation to the Airbus case.
Vietnam opens its market to Russian pork
Soon the list of approved Russian companies allowed to export their pork to Vietnam will be published on the DAH's official website.
Slight decline in EU meat consumption
According to EU agricultural outlook 2019-30, meat consumption per capita in the EU has so far been on an upward trend.
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NewsASF will continue to affect the global pigmeat market
The African swine fever outbreak in Asia will continue to affect the global meat market and trade flows, according to European Union agricultural outlook for 2019-30 report.
USMEF: China fuels October pork exports
October pork exports up with China demand, exports to Mexico fell, future bright with Japan.
World food prices jump: Meat and vegetable oils lead FAO Food Price Index upwards
The FAO Meat Price Index increased by 4.6 percent, its largest month-on-month increase in more than a decade.
Peru negotiates pork exports with China
Peru's Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Jorge Montenegro, announced the country's interest in exporting pork to China.
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NewsThe EU increases its pork exports to China by 50%.
Overall European pork exports in the first nine months of this year have increased by more than 16%, while exports to China have increased by 55%.
Record-breaking hog prices in several countries
China's strong demand for pork, together with the international political situation, has pushed hog prices up in some countries.
Give rapid support to food producers penalised by Airbus ruling
The EU must act swiftly to help EU farmers unduly affected by newly imposed US tariffs worth €6.8 billion, says Parliament on Thursday.
Argentina exports value-added pork to China
Campo Austral is the first packing plant to send refrigerated hams and pork shoulders to China.
Argentina: New historic record for corn exports
Corn export reaches record 36,504,719 tons, according to Affidavits of Sales Abroad; 69.7% higher than the previous record for the 2016/17 cycle.
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Japan to provide substantial market access to American food and agricultural products by eliminating tariffs, enacting meaningful tariff reductions, or allowing a specific quantity of imports at a low duty (generally zero).
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Pork exports to China increased by 81% in October.
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Cuba is working on five pig industry development programs focused on feed, genetics, reproduction, and health.
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Wheat and corn production to increase while consumption remains the same. Oilseed to contract as soybean planting contracts. Weaker rapeseed prospects.
China approves 8 Argentine meat packing plants for pork export
Argentine beef, poultry, sheep and pork plants approved by China to export their products.
Global Animal Protein Outlook 2020: Seeking Opportunities in an Uncertain World
According to Rabobank, in 2020, global animal protein faces uncertainties and opportunities, largely due to ASF. Trade disputes and sustainability are challenges but opportunities include recovery from ASF, winning on sustainability, and investing to secure ongoing trade flows.
