EU agrifood trade: Pig meat export value up 58% in first quarter of 2020
During the first quarter of 2020, the EU27 agri-food trade was up 4.7% from Q1 of 2019, despite the COVID-19 pandemic developing.
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Spain, Europe's leading feed producer
The industrial production of compound feed totaled 26,278,430 t in 2019, representing a 3.8% increase from 2018, and making Spain the leading producer of animal feed in Europe.
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NewsEU: farmers are reported as feeling demotivated because of “agri-bashing”
Does “agri-bashing” impact farmers’ moods? The EU Farmers’ Confidence
Barometer conducted an initial survey to assess the reality of this concept.
Protection of transported animals: Parliament establishes inquiry committee
MEPs decided to set up an inquiry committee to look into alleged breaches in the application of EU animal welfare rules during transport within and outside the EU.
Germany: Standardization for nitrate-contaminated groundwater areas
In light of amending the Fertiliser Ordinance comes the uniform designation of nitrate-polluted areas in Germany.
US: Modernization of Swine Slaughter Inspection rule under review
USDA reviewed the proposed Modernization of Swine Slaughter Inspection rule to determine whether FSIS’ worker safety analysis complied with applicable rulemaking requirements.
Germany: Industry discussion on the future of the meat industry
Federal and state governments and the meat industry discuss readjustment along the entire chain: improved animal welfare, fair prices, and better working conditions.
Bolivian market now open to US pork
US red meat is eligible for export to Bolivia as of June 10.
Antimicrobial resistance in the Netherlands remains stable
Antibiotic usage in veal calves and pigs decreased compared to 2018.
France: meat consumption is changing dramatically
After strong growth in the 1960s and 1970s, per capita meat consumption stabilized in the 1980s and has been declining since the early 1990s.
Germany: Pig population continues to decline
Pig population continues to decline: -2.3% compared with the previous year.
US to develop ASF/CSF-monitored certification program
APHIS announces a pilot project to develop an monitored certification program for these high-consequence swine diseases.
Netherlands: Rise in pork exports to China
In the period January - April 2020, pork exports to China more than doubled.
Canada: New anti-trespassing law protects farm animals and personnel
The new Ontario bill prohibits individuals from entering farms and other livestock facilities without prior consent in order to protect animals and farm personnel.
Nigeria reports unexpected change in ASF mortality
African swine fever mortality has increased drastically in two states.
Over half of UK pork exports destined for China in April
For the first time China accounted for more than half of UK fresh and frozen pork exports in April. Overall export was up, and import prices remained higher than last year.