Why is the European Commission opposing aid for the swine industry?
In the context of various requests for aid for the swine industry, the Commissioner has responded as to the reason for not offering this aid to the sector.
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In the context of various requests for aid for the swine industry, the Commissioner has responded as to the reason for not offering this aid to the sector.
The Institute's objective is to promote scientific and technological research and make it more accessible to small and medium-scale producers.
The FAO pig meat price index was up slightly in January.
The Italian Council of Ministers has approved a decree providing aid to the swine industry with a budget of €50 million.
The French swine industry is facing the largest price decline and cost increase in 30 years.
The Portuguese swine industry is restructuring to increase domestic pork production and open new strategic export markets.
Profit margins in the pig meat sector are on critically low levels. National measures and state aid are not sufficient to address the situation. European Commission must intervene directly to ease pressure on pig meat producers.
Market crisis of the pig meat sector: Agriculture MEPs want Commission to act
According to Conab data, Brazil's total grain production is expected to reach 284.4 million tons.
Here's what to expect this year in the world's most important pork markets.
In France, labeling the origin of meat served in restaurants and catering will become mandatory on March 1, 2022.
Paddy rice and corn production both hit record level productions in 2021.
China announced the ban on pork due to ASF outbreaks in Italy and North Macedonia.
Prop 12 will not go into force until the state finalizes regulations.
In 2013 Russia imported $43.3 billion worth of food, and in seven years the figure has fallen to less than $30 billion. In 2021 food imports have continued to decline.
Brazil ended 2021 with a total of 1.13 million tons of pork exported, the highest figure ever achieved by Brazilian exporters in a single year.
DiPietre analyzes the current situation, with higher costs and the supply chain in a tight spot, and gives us some tips on how to survive 2022.