European Union: Re-opening of the US market for imports of EU beef from January 2015
This re-opening of the market is a welcome first step to abolish the disproportionate and unjustified US ban that followed the BSE crisis of the 1990's.
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Mexico: seventh largest producer of animal protein in the world
Mexico is the tenth largest producer of pork, with an annual output of 1.2 million tons.
Economic black clouds
We think that administrations must take urgent actions regarding the crisis in the pig sector.
PRRSv infection in France: clinical and economic impact
The cost of PRRS ranges from €17 to €185/sow/year in the three studies presented.
Something besides your waistline is expanding during the Holidays in the USA
USA breeding herd expansion seems inevitable.
Russia was authorized to export animal products to Angola
The Russian products may enter the Angolan market in the beginning of the following year.
European Union: outcome of a trilateral ministerial meeting on animal welfare
Some member states noted that considering the high level of EU standards for animal welfare, reciprocity should be requested from third countries exporting to the EU.
EU28 real agricultural income per worker down
EU28 real agricultural income per worker down by 1.7%.
Chile: important increase of the pork exports to Russia
During the first nine months of 2014 the Chilean pork exports to Russia have increased by 88.8%.
European Union: some member states call for temporary private storage aid for pigmeat
Commission will review this demand at the beginning of next year in light of the evolution in this sector.
Mexico: elimination of tariffs on pork product imports
No tariffs will be imposed on imports of carcasses or half carcasses, hams, shoulders and on-the-bone cuts.
Belarus: temporary restrictions on export of non-heat treated pork products to Russia
Belarusian Veterinary Services imposed temporary restrictions on export of non-heat treated pork products to Russia.
Mexico: the SAGARPA allots the highest budget to promote the stockbreeding sector
The SAGARPA will allot, in 2015, the highest budget (7,261.7 million pesos) in the history of the Mexican stockbreeding sector.
Dominican Republic: Agriculture states that the country is Classical Swine Fever-free
The Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Ángel Estévez, reported that in 2015 the Dominican Republic could be declared CSF-free.
Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)
The Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement will provide new market access opportunities for Canadian exports of beef and pork.
EU meat production is expected to increase
According to "Prospects for EU agricultural markets and income 2014-2024", EU meat production is expected to increase to 44.9 million tonnes.