900 high genetic merit JSR pigs delivered to China
The animals were on route to Hubei Jinxu JSR Breeding Limited, the joint venture between JSR and Chinese pig producers Hubei COFCo, to create a brand new Nucleus herd.
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USA: China pork imports still high
The total pork exports to China and Hong Kong in May were 22,032 metric tonnes or 102% higher than a year ago.
EU pig meat production is expected to decline the following year
Despite a decline in pig population by 1.7% (-3.2% for sows), the EU pig meat production is expected to remain stable in 2012 and then to decline by 2% the following year.
UK pork exports upwards
UK pork exports to end of April continue their steady upwards trend with a rise of 7.23%.
35.9 million euros EU support for the promotion of agricultural products
The European Commission has approved 20 programmes to promote agricultural products in the European Union and in third countries.
EU-Korea trade agreement: one year on
Exports of some specific products have grown faster than the average, for example, exports of pork are up by almost 120%, which translates into new trade of almost € 200 million.
Canada pleased with WTO Appellate Decision on United States COOL
WTO confirmed that the United States Country-of-Origin Labelling (COOL) measure discriminates against Canadian livestock and is inconsistent with the WTO trade obligations of the United States.
Canadian hog production and pork exports contribute $9.28 billion to the economy
The study found that the economic development associated with hog production and exporting pork contributes $9.28 billion to the Canadian economy.
Russia: no renewal of trade in live pigs from EU
The measures proposed by the European Commission for resolving of the situation are not appropriate, that’s why the renewal of trade in live pigs is not possible now.
European Union continues the increase in pork exports
Exports of pork from January-April increased by 6.6%.
Russia: falls in beef and pork imports
Imports of pork were down four per cent for January to March compared with the same period of 2011.
Belgium: Official opening of the Chinese market to Belgian pork
The Chinese authorities approved five Belgian companies to export pork to China.
U.S. Chilled Pork gets celebrity treatment in South Korea
South Korean consumers are glued to their televisions to watch their favorite cooking gurus and learn the latest in trendy cooking techniques and recipes.
European Union and China step up cooperation in agriculture and rural development
Priority sectors for cooperation may include: food security, international cooperation, environmental-friendly agriculture, organic farming, and food safety.
Brazil: the swine sector crisis reaches the Senate
Swine producers in the south are on the verge of bankruptcy due largely to the decline in exports to countries like Russia and Argentina.
April pork exports remain strong
April exports of U.S. pork were up slightly in volume (183,618 metric tons) from a year ago and 4 percent higher in value ($509.2 million), keeping 2012 exports ahead of 2011’s record pace.