China expected to import 20% less pork in 2022
China's pork production is expected to increase 5% and imports to decline.
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Tool that allows you to calculate the replacement rate in your farm
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Definition for the most commonly used pig terms
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China's pork production is expected to increase 5% and imports to decline.
In the first days of operation, private storage aid has been requested for a total of 12,356 tons of pork.
In 2021, per capita pork consumption decreased by 1.2 kilograms compared to the previous year.
U.S. hog inventory is down 2% from March 2021 and down 3% from December 1, 2021.
The National Pork Producers Council argues that Proposition 12 violates the U.S. Constitution’s Commerce Clause.
The new measures should increase the uptake of GIs across the EU to benefit the rural economy and achieve a higher level of protection, especially online.
With increases in slaughter, production, domestic prices, per capita consumption, and exports, we can say that it was an excellent year for Latin America's leading swine producer.
Support measures include the use of fallow land for cultivation and aid to the swine industry.
Exports of these raw materials have been authorized as of March 21.
Temporary suspension of imports is lifted but duty payment is increased from 31% to 33%.
Faced with the rising cost of animal feed, France has taken an exceptional measure by providing aid to livestock farmers.
In Brazil, 52.97 million pigs were slaughtered in 2021, a 7.3% increase from the year prior.
Russia bans grain exports until June 30 and sugar exports until August 31, 2022.
EU exports of pigmeat fell 9% in 2021 while EU exports of cereals and oilseeds performed well.
Starting tomorrow, operators will be able to apply for private storage aid for pigmeat.
The Russian Federation and Ukraine play an important role in global food and fertilizer production and supply.