Bumper crops mean China can feed itself
China increased its grain imports this year, but thanks to consecutive years of bumper crops the country will continue to be able to largely feed itself, a senior agricultural official said.
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Russia imposes temporary restrictions on import of chilled meat products from Germany
the Rosselkhoznadzor considered it possible to impose temporary restrictions on export of chilled beef, pork and poultry meat from Germany.
Permanent shift of the animal carcass valuation
Despite prime meat cuts typically having the highest sales prices and value, the rising price of processing cuts and by-products of cattle and hogs show that the animal carcass valuation has been shifting since 2009.
Uruguay increases the purchase of pig meat from Brazil
Uruguay approved the release of the importation of meat products and pork byproducts from 13 Brazilian federal states.
Vietnam's agriculture to grow in 2013
Vietnam targets to grow its agriculture sector by 2.8-3% in 2013 and generate USD 28.5 billion in agricultural exports.
USMEF: An Outlook for 2013 - Top 5 Opportunities
The impact of the 2012 drought – which continues into 2013 – cannot be minimized. An estimated 80 percent of U.S. agricultural land was affected, according to USDA reports.
United Kingdom: pork exports 5% high
Pork exports in the first 10 months of 2012 were 5% higher on the year at 127,100 tonnes.
Canada and the United States sign agreement on animal disease zoning
If Canada were to establish a disease control and eradication zone anywhere in Canada, the USDA would continue to allow imports of live animals, animal products and by-products from disease-free areas of Canada.
Brazil: pig meat exports increased in 2012
In 2012 the Brazilian pig meat exports amounted 581,477 tons and a value of $ 1.49 billion.
United Kingdom: Australia, a new market for British pork
A new market is opening up for high value British pork following the agreement of health certificates with Australia.
Italy: founding of the biggest Italian swine producers' organization
The merger of Opas and Assocom will lead to the creation of GSP (Gruppo Suinicoltori Padani), with a invoicing of 200 million euros and 900,000 marketed pigs.
FAO Food Price Index down 7 percent in 2012
The FAO Meat Price Index averaged 176 points in December. Prices of all meat categories remained close to their November level, except pig meat, which fell by 2.0 percent, or 3 points.
Spain: increase in the slaughter of pigs
During the first nine months of 2012, the total pig meat production reached a total value of 2,615,136 tons.
Paraguay: meat exports record
The exported pig meat added up a value of 2 million USD and a volume of 956 tons.
Thailand: government to guarantee pig price
The ministry recently approved a total budget of USD 2 million to guarantee the price of local pigs.
Canada: Government invests to develop more markets for Agri-Food exporters
The Government of Canada is helping producers and agri-food exporters penetrate new markets.