FAO grains and oilseeds outlook for 2020
Record-high global coarse grain output expected. Slaughterhouse shutdowns have affected U.S. maize and soybean prices. Oil meal/cake production expected to contract.
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US pork exports remain on record pace at mid-year despite challenges
June exports of U.S. pork fell below year-ago levels for the first time in 2020, but exports remain on record pace for the year, according to USDA data compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Delay in Argentina/China memorandum signing
This delay affects the start of a project that aims to see Argentine pork production increase by 40% in 4 years.
FAO predicts another decline in global pig meat for 2020
World pig meat output is forecast to record a sharp contraction for the second year in a row, according to the FAO Food Outlook biannual report on global food markets.
Brazil foresees growth in grain and protein production in the next decade
According to a study by MAPA, grain production will reach 318 million tons in 2029/2030. Animal protein production will increase by 23.8%.
Taiwan to ease restrictions on pork and beef imports from the US
Taiwan to set permissible ractopamine residue levels for imported pork.
China's pork imports already exceed the 2019 total
As of June, Chinese pork imports already exceed the total for all of 2019.
Novus International files methionine antidumping petitions with US Government
The petitions ask the agencies to investigate imports of methionine from Spain, France and Japan.
EU agrifood trade: Pig meat export value up in first trimester of 2020
The positive trade balance of EU27 agrifood was boosted by continued strong exports of pig meat, wheat, and coarse grains in the first four months of 2020.
China's agricultural product market is stabilizing in the wake of COVID-19
Prices of corn and domestic soybeans have risen significantly.
China restricts imports from slaughterhouses with COVID-19
Chinese Customs has asked some companies that have had COVID-19 outbreaks among their workers to stop sending their meat exports.
China's pork supply is recovering following COVID-19
With census repopulation and pork consumption resuming post-pandemic, the Ministry of Agriculture predicts the pork supply will continue to improve.
Philippines: First agrifood import inspection facility established
The government will strengthen border control inspections for imported animals, plants, meat, and other farm and fishery products arriving in major international seaports in the country.
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NewsUK pig market fairing well in first quarter
Foodservice closures and logistical challenges have not thwarted pigmeat demand. Heavy carcass weights increased production.
EU agrifood trade: Pig meat export value up 58% in first quarter of 2020
During the first quarter of 2020, the EU27 agri-food trade was up 4.7% from Q1 of 2019, despite the COVID-19 pandemic developing.
Bolivian market now open to US pork
US red meat is eligible for export to Bolivia as of June 10.