Increase in pig production in China
During the first trimester of 2018, pork production has grown by 2.1%.
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CPF eyes Vietnam as the potential countries for its businesses
Vietnam has a vital role on CPF growth, thanks to the domestic consumption demand and its export, which has expanded more than 20% compared to previous year, which was resulted from Vietnam having Free Trade Agreement with European countries and United States of America.
Weighing up pork production priorities
Australian producers were not alone in receiving less for their pork, with EU prices down 7.6% on 2017; US down 22% in the past month; China down 23% in the past five weeks and UK down 2.5% on 2017.
China will reduce the use of antibiotics on farms
China recently announced the “Work program for the reduction of the use of antimicrobials in animals (2018-2021)”.
Germany: pork production and consumption in 2017
In 2017, pork production increased, but its consumption decreased.
The pig census increases in Italy
The number of fattening pigs as of December 1, 2017 has increased in the main pig producing regions of Italy.
Main German abattoirs in 2017
The three main abattoirs control more than 57% of the total slaughterings in Germany.
Rabobank: Uncertainties threaten optimism in global pork trade
Uncertainty in global markets – due to disease risk, trade disputes, and feed availability – will create opportunities and challenges for the pork industry in the coming months.
EU and Mexico reach new agreement on trade
Agricultural exports from the EU are set to benefit the most,such as poultry, cheese, chocolate, pasta, and pork.
How the Agreement on Economic Association with Japan affects pigmeat
Pork is the EU's main agricultural export to Japan.
Drop in Brazilian pork exports
During the first trimester of 2018, Brazilian pork exports have dropped both in terms of volume and value.
French pig production increases
In January 2018, pig production grew by 4.1% in comparison with January 2017.
Mexico: improvement of animal welfare in slaughterhouses
SENASICA trained personnel from municipal slaughterhouses on Animal Welfare and Good Husbandry Practices.
Access for U.S. pork exports to Argentina
Government of Argentina has finalized technical requirements that will allow U.S. pork to be imported into Argentina for the first time since 1992.
European Commission acts to ban unfair trade practices in the food supply chain
The Commission is targeting the most damaging unfair trade practices to grant farmers and small and medium sized businesses greater certainty and less need to manage risks over which they have little or no control.
China: swine production is shifting north and west
According to USDA, swine production will shift from Southern China and the Yangtze River Region towards North China, Northeast China, and Southwest China.