United States : the highest June 1 inventory of all pigs
United States inventory of all hogs and pigs on June 1, 2017 was 71.7 million head. This was up 3 percent from June 1, 2016, and up 1 percent from March 1, 2017.
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Spain and France increase pork production in the first trimester of 2017
Together with Spain, France also increased significantly, displacing Poland to the fourth place.
Panama and Peru discontinue imports of meat from Colombia
The restrictions are due to a new outbreak of FMD in the Republic of Colombia.
Commission clears acquisition of both Zur Mühlen and Asset Groups by Clemens and Robert Tönnies
The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of joint control of both Zur Mühlen Group and the Asset Group by Clemens Tönnies and Robert Tönnies, all based in Germany.
EU agri-food exports maintain strong performance
EU agri-food exports were €10.6 billion in April 2017, a level equal to the average of the last four years.
Joint Statement of USA, Canada and Mexico regarding Trilateral Agriculture meetings
Joint Statement of Secretary Perdue (U.S.), Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Canada) & Secretary Calzada (Mexico) Regarding Trilateral Agriculture Meetings in Savannah.
Japan weighs lower tariff on EU pork for trade deal
Japan applies three different tariff rates on imported pork, depending on price per kilogram.
Brazil: record in the slaughtering of pigs in the first trimester of 2017
The best result during the first three months of a year has been recorded since the slaughterings survey was started.
Almost reaching the maximum possible price
Very probably, the Spanish price will remain above €1.40/kg liveweight until late July, supported by the weakness of the supply and helped by the weather.
Quebec pork sector receives Government support
These investments are part of the federal government's plan to help farmers manage risk and invest in agricultural science in order to help create new jobs and grow Canada's agricultural sector.
Argentina carries out controls on pork refrigeration plants
For several weeks, the Ministry of Agro-industry, through the Undersecretariat of Agricultural Commercial Control (SUCCA), has been carrying out checks on several meat and pork refrigeration plants.
Argentina: The private sector will invest $700 million in a pig production system
This investment is due to the public and private interaction and to the exchange held by the company with the Ministry of Agro Industry of Argentina.
Optimism is breaking out all over in the US in spite of the large supply of hogs
Export markets can keep profits flowing even if the industry nudges production into record territory.
FAO Meat Price Index: modest price increases
The FAO Meat Price Index averaged 171.7 points in May, up 2.5 points (1.5 percent) from April.
Inspection of Russian establishments by Japanese experts
Japanese competent authority will consider the possibility of beef and pork export from the Russian Federation to Japan in case of favorable visit results.
New tool enhances price transparency along the food supply chain
How much of what consumers pay for food ends up in farmer's pockets? From farm to fork, food prices develop along the food supply chain, involving farmers, the food processing industry and retailers.