The FAO pig price in August up
In August, price quotations for pigmeat strengthened further, underpinned by a strong import demand from Asia.
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Statement on Brexit preparedness by EU Commissioner for Agriculture
On 4 September 2019, the European Commission adopted the latest in a series of Brexit Preparedness Communications, in which it reiterated the call to all stakeholders to prepare for a no-deal scenario.
The Spanish price leads the European prices
It is obvious that the current situation cannot last much, and that a correction will be needed soon: or our European competitors increase their prices or we reduce them.
ASF continues to threaten the global pork market
According to Rabobank, African swine fever (ASF) continues to threaten the global pork market, not only by causing a production drop in Asian countries, but also adding uncertainty to trade and production prospects in other parts of the world.
Troubles come treading on each other's heels
Floods, African swine fever, tariffs war, heat waves, and some more issues... How will they affect the once-in-a-lifetime profit-palooza that many pork industry participants hoped for earlier?
FAO Meat Price Index: pig meat price quotations continued to rise
The FAO Meat Price Index was up marginally in May as pig meat price quotations continued to rise amid strong import demand from East Asia.
Good and favourable tailwind
China is still buying, but with a great moderation. Either way, the pig price in Spain will still grow. In late May 2019 it exceeds €1.41, and summer has not started yet.
FAO Meat Price Index: price quotations of pig meat rose
International price quotations of pig meat rose sharply due to a surge in import demand in Asia, primarily in China, caused by the African Swine Fever.
Optimism? Happiness? Prosperity? It is even far better than that !!!
The price of pork in Spain has risen 32% in twelve weeks. Increase in demand from China and the opening of a new slaughterhouse suggest further rises.
EU pigmeat in 2019: production expected to stabilise and prices should rise
According to "EU agricultural markets short-term outlook – Spring 2019" repport, EU production expected to stabilise in 2019, despite lower herd so far.
March FAO Meat Price Index up marginally
In March, price quotations for pig received some support from a surge in import demand, especially from China.
France: pig production in 2018
Increase in production, decrease in exports and worsening of the trade deficit.
The FAO Meat Price Index was up slightly
The FAO Meat Price Index was up slightly, supported by higher prices of bovine and pig meat.
Understanding liquidation is key to forecasting Chinese ASF price outlook globally
The current situation in China has many similarities to the old-time hog cycle liquidation phase.
Rigour + professionalism + faith + confidence = Tsunami of excellence
Guillem Burset foresees a very profitable 2019, but not for all the actors in the Spanish pig sector.
The importance of bonds and their quality
The relationship between the farmer and the abattoir, daily and passionate most of the time, ends up creating a bond. Its quality will, undoubtedly, be put to the test in Spain.