China: Recovery of live pig production "better than expected" in first three quarters of 2020
The live pig census has been restored to 84% compared to 2017 levels, and pork prices are falling.
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Argentina: Pork exports increase 63%
Between January and September 2020 exports of Argentine pork products and by-products have increased by 63%, with China being the main destination.
Brazil suspends corn and soybean tariffs
Tariffs will be cut to zero for two of the country's most important grains, corn and soybeans, in order to maintain the balance in the supply of these products in the domestic market.
Spanish pig industry: Committing to efficiency and sustainability
Spanish producers should make it a priority to be more efficient and should realize that growth cannot continue indefinitely.
EU: Conclusions on the farm to fork strategy
For the first time, the entire food system is taken into account as a whole – from producers to consumers.
In search of the new balance
Lots of things brewing out there with both supply and demand. Rarely do we get such action at the same time on both sides of the price determination.
Brazil: Agribusiness GDP grows 5.26% in the 1st semester
The livestock industry GDP grew 10.41% from January to June, compared to the first half of 2019, reflecting favorable prices of animal protein.
EU agri-food trade back on an upward trend
Despite COVID-19 and uncertainties related to Brexit, EU27 agri-food trade continued to grow in the first six months of 2020, the net trade balance boosted by continued strong exports of pig meat.
China's pork and commodity markets continue to stabilize
Pig production continues to recover. In September pork prices fell slightly. Corn and wheat prices are up, soybean prices are down.
US: Exports of feed grains down 5% in 2019/2020
U.S. exports of feed grains in all forms (GIAF) end marketing year at nearly 101 million metric tons.
Brazil: New increase in pig production costs
The increase in the pig production cost index was driven by the 5.93% variation in nutrition costs.
Global pork production will be up in 2021, USDA forecasts global trade
Global pork production forecast to be higher in 2021 due to recovery from both ASF and COVID-19. Demand from China to fall 6% and US production expected to be up slightly.
Public opinion survey on EU food and farming
Nearly all respondents (95%) think that agriculture and rural areas are important for ‘our future’ in the European Union.
The FAO Meat Price Index down slightly
Year-on-year, the index is down 9.5 points (9.4 percent) from its value in the corresponding month last year.
German pork production down in first half of 2020
In the first half of 2020, 2.6 million tons of pork were produced in Germany.
EU pigmeat production will grow less than expected in 2020
The latest short-term outlook report for EU agricultural markets, by the European Commission, presents trends and prospects for cereals, oilseeds, and pigmeat.