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.
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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.
Argentina: increase in pig production
Year-on-year increase by 7% encouraged by the rise in domestic consumption, that reached 13.7 kg per capita and with an expected growth of 8-9.5% in 2017.
United States hog inventory up on September
According to USDA "Quarterly Hogs and Pigs (September 2017)", United States inventory of all hogs and pigs on September 1, 2017 was 73.5 million head. This was up 2 percent from September 1, 2016, and up 3 percent from June 1, 2017.
Thailand: No decision yet on US pork imports, says minister
No decision has yet been made on imports of pork from the United States and pig raisers and traders worried about the possible affect on their income should remain calm, the commerce minister said on Monday.
USA: Pork producers applaud withdraw of GIPSA rules
The Trump administration announced it will withdraw regulations related to the buying and selling of livestock, a move strongly commended by the National Pork Producers Council.
Thailand’s livestock associations oppose opening pork market to US
Thailand’s 12 livestock and agriculture associations have voiced concerns over the negative impact on Thai farmers if the government opens the pork market to the US.
Mexico records the highest livestock production in history
Livestock production in Mexico attained an historic growth by reaching a record production of 6.5 million tonnes (carcass weight) in 2016, that meant an increase by 202,000 tonnes (3.2% more than in 2015), according to the data of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (SAGARPA).
South Korea authorises companies for the export of Brazilian pork
Three companies have been authorised for the export of Brazilian pork to South Korea.
Brazil will be able to export bone-in pork to Singapore
The Minister, Mr Blairo Maggi, highlights that the decision of the Asian country reveals the trust in the Brazilian health service.