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European Union: the decline in pig slaughterings could be more pronounced in the second part of 2013

In the first six months of 2013, the number of pigs slaughtered was 1.1% lower than last year but thanks to a growth in average carcass weight, the production decreased by only 0.6%.

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United Kingdom launches Food and Drink Action Plan

One thousand British food and drink firms will benefit from a new exports action plan which aims to deliver a £500m boost to the UK economy.

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Brazil negotiates with Argentina the increase in the pig meat exports

With the aim of increasing the Brazilian pig meat exports to Argentina, the Brazilian Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply, Mr Antonio Andrade, met with the Argentinian Minister, Mr Norberto Yauhar.

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For the moment, things are getting tough in Spain

In September Spain has started a downward trend spiral. The livestock supply is very high, and the maximum activity of the abattoirs cannot even absorb it.

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Brazil: the CIAS publishes the swine production costs monthly

The production cost in R$ (reais) is available for 11 swine producing Brazilian states.

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France: strengthening of the relationships with Russia with respect to the main agriculture and food sectors

The French and the Russian companies have focused their negotiations on four sectors considered as being of first importance: swine, beef cattle, potatoes and wholesale markets.

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U.S. Decatur-Central Illinois Soybean Meal (46.5-48%) and U.S. Corn Price per Bushel 1993-2013

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New section: Swine markets commentary

A new section has started in pig333. From now and monthly, international experts will offer us their points of view on the pork markets.

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Spain: 8th in the world ranking of food and agriculture products exports

The groups of foods that have had a higher contribution in 2012 towards the growth of the exports are: Fruits (11%), Drinks (15%), Meats (12%) and Vegetables (9%).

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Denmark: weaner exports continue to grow

Increasing numbers were exported for finishing in Poland.

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Italy: increase in the importation of live pigs

During the first 5 months of this year, the importation of live pigs of less and more than 50 kg liveweight has increased by 3.6% and 8%, respectively.

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The Economic Impacts of Foot and Mouth Disease – What are they, how big are they and where do they occur?

This paper estimates that annual impact of FMD in terms of visible production losses and vaccination in endemic regions alone amount to between US$6.5 and 21 billion.

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PIC Italy and MARTINI SPA renew their collaboration up to 2019

Last July, MARTINI SPA and PIC Italy signed the renewal of their agreement for the supply of genetic and technical cooperation up to 2019.

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Commission clears acquisition of Brazilian food processor Marfrig’s Zenda and Seara businesses by rival JBS

The Commission concluded that the proposed acquisition would not raise competition concerns, in particular because the overlaps between the activities of JBS, Zenda and Seara are limited.

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Brazil: increase in the agricultural production by 9.7%

The last data of the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture show an increase in the agricultural production by 9.7%.

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Understanding the market dynamics of feed ingredient costs

Understanding the market dynamics of feed ingredient costs is crucial not only to manage overall costs of production but to ensure effective strategies in purchasing, margin hedging, peak line of credit acquisition and liquidity or financial risk management.

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Spain: decrease in the Spanish meat exports

The explanation for this fall can be mainly found in the reduction registered in the main consignment of the Spanish exports: pig meat.