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.
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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.
UK prepares veterinarians for new export requirements
A new training fund aims to boost the number of veterinarians that are qualified to certify products of animal origin for export.
China aims for 95% self sufficiency in pork production
China works on developing its livestock industry to rely less on foreign imports of pork.
Germany: Pig farming has been decreasing over the years
There are fewer and fewer domestic pigs available for the meat industry in Germany.
German pork exports to China double in first half of 2020
More than twice as much pork was exported to China during the first half of the year than in the same period of 2019.
ASF: EU agricultural ministers call for monitoring of pig markets
The Czech Republic asked the Commission to monitor developments in the pig meat markets.
Further funds available for US farmers impacted by COVID-19
An additional $14 billion dollars is available for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19.
Mexico's agrifood surplus increases
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development reported that between January and July of this year the surplus agrifood trade balance increased by 21.4% compared to the same period of the previous year.
Iowa State University researchers investigate ag supply chain resiliency
USDA grant funds the study about how COVID-19 has impacted the U.S. food supply chain to find short- and long-term solutions to increase resiliency against future disruptions.
Colombia negotiates pork exports with several countries
Colombia works to export pork to China, Korea, and Japan.
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.
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.