Portugal: Decrease in pig slaughter in the first half of 2020
There was a 4.5% reduction in the number of pigs slaughtered in the first half of 2020 compared to the same period of 2019.
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South Korea: Farms allowed to restock following ASF outbreaks
The 261 pig farms left empty due to African swine fever can now be gradually restocked.
China lifts temporary ban on Vion pork imports
Vion has regained access to the Chinese market.
Copa elects new president: Christiane Lambert will lead European farmers at a pivotal time
Christiane Lambert takes office at a crucial time, as key decisions will be taken in the coming months, starting with the next budget of the Union and the future CAP.
ASF in Germany devastates European Union - Spain hopes to stay unshaken
In less than 48 hours German exports halted, so every week about 9,000 extra tonnes of pork need to be sold within the EU.
Brazil to reach record pork production in 2021, says USDA
Pork production is expected to increase, reaching a record of nearly 4.3 million metric tons, reflecting continued strong exports to China, improved domestic demand, and stable feed costs next year.
Meat substitutes production triples in Germany
In the first quarter of 2020, German companies produced 37% more meat substitute products than for the same period in 2019.
China: Pork supply-demand pressure to decrease in fourth quarter
As pig production continues to recover, the pork supply is gradually improving, which is expected to keep Q4 pork prices lower than last year.
Mexico: A positive year in store for the pork industry, predicts USDA
After pandemic emergency measures are lifted and economic activities resume, Mexico is expected to see a more favorable year for the pork industry in 2021.
UK July pig production reaches 20-year high
Clean pig slaughterings in the United Kingdom reached 964,000 head in July 2020.
Australia able to export pork to Singapore in the event of an ASF outbreak
An African swine fever pre-emptive zoning arrangement has been formalized between Australia and its largest export market, Singapore.
China's hog inventory will be 80% recovered at end of 2021, USDA predicts
Swine production and slaughter will hit record lows in 2020 as ASF continues to impact China’s hog industry. However, the supply decline will bottom out in 2020, and 2021 beginning hog and sow inventories will be up.
EU agri-food exports increase despite COVID-19 and Brexit challenges
Continued strong exports of EU pork and wheat helped to mitigate trade challenges in the first five months of 2020.
Hope emerges in the USA!
How long this will last is anyone’s guess but here are a few things which combine to provide the briefest pause, for a moment of hope.
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.
CP Foods probes into integrated swine business in China
CTI, its subsidiary, to acquire pig farms in China. Profit jumps abruptly in line with business expansion plan to further growth.