Canada - Farm cash income down in 2009
Cash income for Canadian farm businesses amounted to $10.7 billion in 2009, down 1.0% from 2008. The decline followed increases of 20.1% in 2008 and 16.5% in 2007.
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Netherlands - Dioxin scandal in Germany reduces Danish exports of piglets
The problems in Germany are spreading to Holland, from where traditionally many pig producers transport their pigs to slaughterhouses in Germany.
European Union - The Commission announced the implementation of private storage of pork
Ministers were briefed by the Belgian delegation about the current situation of the pig meat market in the EU.
Iowa Pork Industry Center - SowBridge Educational Series Builds on Subscriber Input
The successful distance education program SowBridge begins its fourth year in March 2011 and Iowa State University (ISU) animal science associate professor and extension swine specialist Ken Stalder said suggestions from subscribers help maintain the program’s value to the industry.
European Union - Strong EU farm policy needed to deliver affordable food
The future common agricultural policy (CAP), now being debated by EU institutions, must ensure food security for all citizens, maintain the vitality of rural areas and guarantee food production throughout the EU, say MEPs in a resolution drafted by Daciana Octavia Sârbu (S&D, RO), and approved in plenary on Tuesday.
Russia - The Rosselkhoznadzor imposes temporary restrictions on import of pigs and porcine from Germany
Currently, 1478 establishments in Germany export their products to the Russian Federation. The Rosselkhoznadzor requested German Veterinary Service to provide information specifying establishments that have been exported their live animals, feed, pork and poultry meat as well as finished meat products containing pork produced in the territory of Germany since November 1, 2010, excluding products each batch of those was tested for dioxin by German Veterinary Service with negative results.
Feedtech-Croptech Pavilion at VIV Asia 2011 fully booked
Feedtech-Croptech Asia 2011, the brand new, special theme at VIV Asia 2011 is attracting high levels of attention from the international, exhibiting business community. VIV Asia focuses on the latest developments in the feed to meat market. The exhibitors at the Feedtech-Croptech Asia Pavilion are specialists in milling, processing, storage and handling of raw materials for the feed, food and fuel sectors. The interest in exhibiting exceeds all expectations. Space in the Pavilion is fully booked. Feedtech-Croptech Asia will be organised at BITEC, Bangkok from March 9 to March 11, 2011.
Vietnam to import more meat and feed ingredients
Vietnam needs to import more meat and feed ingredients to meet growing demand.
Hungary - Farm minister orders mandatory testing of German pork
Hungarian Rural Development Minister Sandor Fazekas on Wednesday ordered the mandatory testing of all pork from Germany for dioxin contamination.
VION will not issue prices today: Market situation being examined on a day-to-day basis
VION Food Netherlands will not be issuing prices today (Monday 17 January 2011). This applies to both the pig price and the prices of meat cuts.
China - Feed output rises in November 2010
According to the data from National Bureau of Statistics, Chinese feed industry output 16.93 million tons of compound feed in November 2010, 31.2% up on the same month in 2009 and 4.8% higher in comparison with October 2010.
Kemin enters veterinary market
Kemin Industries, Inc., enters the veterinary market with the launch of a new division, Kemin Vet Innovations.
Russia - Measures taken regarding detection of FMD affected animals in Bulgaria
Taking into account detection of FMD affected animals in the territory of Bulgaria and possibility of the agent introduction to the Russian Federation with live animals and animal products, the Rosselkhoznadzor imposes temporary restrictions.
Australia - Flood assistance now available for QLD pork producers
For those communities throughout Queensland that have been impacted by flooding in recent months, as well as those communities who continue to suffer from flood damage, financial assistance is available through QRAA (formerly Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority) for primary producers and small businesses. QRAA is a statutory authority of the Queensland Government established under the Rural and Regional Adjustment Act 1994 (the Act).
USMEF: Pork, Beef Exports both Achieved 2010 Highs in November
November exports of U.S. pork and beef reached their highest monthly volumes in more than two years, according to results compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Animine appoints LinkAsia Partners as strategic marketing and commercial support partner in Asia Pacific
Animine, a global supplier of value-added sources of trace minerals for animal nutrition, has appointed LinkAsia Partners as its strategic marketing and commercial support partner in Asia Pacific. Under this partnership, LinkAsia Partners will work closely with Animine to develop markets, channels and product positioning in the Asia Pacific region.