Poland: Aid for the modernization of pig farms
Starting June 21, 2021, piglet producers can apply for financial aid to renovate their farms.
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China's plan to avoid drastic fluctuations in the pork market
Chinese authorities have released a work plan to improve the mechanism for adjusting pork reserves as part of efforts to stabilize the market as it has seen frequent fluctuations.
EU+UK Compound feed production in 2020 stable
Industrial compound feed production in the EU remained stable in 2020 despite the combined effect of the spread of animal diseases and the COVID-19 pandemic.
EU pig meat export value increases in first two months of the year
These are amongst the main findings published by the European Commission in the monthly trade report for January-February 2021.
Brazil: Santa Catarina sees strong increase in pork export value in April
The largest pork-producing state in Brazil, Santa Catarina, maintains export growth.
Global meat prices continue to rise in May
The FAO Meat Price Index continues to rise, up 10% from last year.
Germany reaches agreement for minimum wages in meat industry
The Food Industry Association (VdEW) and the Food, Beverage and Catering Union (NGG) reached an agreement during negotiations on minimum wages for meat industry workers.
Brazil: Soy values fluctuated at the end of May, while corn decreased
Soybean prices oscillated with certain strength at the end of May. The values of corn have fallen in the last few days in most regions monitored by Cepea.
Portugal: Strong increase in live pig exports to Spain
In the first quarter of 2021, exports of live pigs and pork from Portugal increased by 20.1% and 39.3%, respectively, compared to the same period in 2020, with Spain as the virtually exclusive destination.
Vietnam bans import of live pigs from Thailand due to ASF
Africa swine fever was detected in a batch of 980 imported live pigs from Thailand during the quarantine period.
Netherlands: Live hog exports decline, domestic slaughter increases
The sharp decline in exports of live pigs to Germany is increasing slaughter in Dutch slaughterhouses.
Brazil: Increase in pork exports expected from two states
Now that two of the three leading pork-producing states are on the OIE list of states free of FMD without vaccination, new opportunities should open up for the pork industry.
A monument to the pig price. China is absent!
The pig price in Spain is the most expensive in Europe and Burset predicts that it is very close to the upper limit. China is decreasing imports, buying at cheaper prices, and therefore, is absent in the Spanish market.
U.S: Cap on line speeds will reduce income for small pig farmers
The federal court struck down a USDA provision allowing for faster harvest facility line speeds.
European pork production should remain stable in 2021
According to the IFIP's Outlook, European pork production should remain stable in 2021, but the situation will vary from country to country.
German consumers willing to pay more for improved animal welfare
The Nutrition Report 2021 highlights that meat consumption is falling in Germany and animal welfare is gaining importance.