Philippines swine population
Total swine population was 0.16 percent higher compared with previous year’s inventory of 12.50 million heads.
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EU: New rules for organic farming
The agreement on new rules for organic farming endorsed by Council representatives will simplify and harmonise many of the rules covering organic food production both within the European Union and in non-EU countries.
EU: broadband competence offices to encourage vibrant rural areas
In rural and remote areas, businesses and people have a real need for high speed connections in order to thrive. This is why the European Union has set up broadband competencies offices (BCO), officially launched on 20 November 2017, to advise local and regional authorities on ways to invest effectively in broadband, and help citizens and businesses get better access to broadband services.
Commission to focus on growth markets for EU food and drink in 2018 promotion programmes
A total of €179 million will be available for promotion programmes selected for EU co-financing in 2018, compared to €142 million in 2017.
Philippines: Government to review proposed meat-inspection fee increase
Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel F. Piñol said the goal of the TWG is to determine a 'reasonable' rate hike that would be acceptable to both the NMIS and industry players.
U.S. Pork Exports Steady in September
September pork export volume was steady with both the August and year-ago levels, while beef exports edged higher in volume and jumped substantially in value, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by USMEF.
Pork production increase in Russia
It is expected that by the end of 2017, the total production reaches 4.57 million tonnes, that represent an increase by 5.1% with respect to 2016.
Mexico: increase in pork production expected
According to the SAGARPA, pork production will grow and reach 1.4 million tonnes this year.
United Kingdom: Average pig farm incomes grew
The average Farm Business Income (FBI) for specialist pig farms in England grew by from £21,600 to £57,800.
FAO: Global food prices dipped in October
Global food prices dipped in October, led lower by dairy products, averaging 27 percent below its all-time high reached in early 2011.
We are reaching the bottom level. The end of the waterfall
Our prices will still fall, with slight drops, but it will fall, until reaching a point in which all the pigs that can be slaughtered will be slaughtered. The bottom price cannot be very far away…
Mexico and Russia encourage supplementary food and agriculture trade
Progress of the animal health protocols for the export of beef, veal, and fowl and dairy products.
EU: funding for more sustainable agriculture, food and rural development
European Commission announces €1 billion funding for more sustainable agriculture, food and rural development.
Pork Quarterly Q4 2017: Steady growth in production brings trade into sharper focus
Looking into Q4 2017, global pork supply is expected to increase further, mainly driven by China, the US, Canada, and Brazil. While China’s pork imports have slowed down recently, they are likely to pick up again later this year, according to RaboResearch’s latest global Pork Quarterly.
High performance of EU agri-food exports continues
Published by the European Commission, the latest monthly trade report shows that European agri-food exports remain strong for August 2017 further increasing the trade balance to €2.4 billion.
“If you are offered a seat on a rocket, don’t ask which one, just get on!”
The sentence of the title is a quote from Sheryl Sandburg, COO Facebook. Contrary to all the headline grabbing scary stuff about dictators with missiles and itchy fingers, we appear to be entering a period of wide spread global economic recovery and potential prosperity that will drive big benefits to billions of people and some very special good news for pork producers worldwide.