COVID-19: Boosting aid for farmers from the EU rural development fund
On Friday, MEPs increased the crisis support that EU states should soon be able to pay to farmers and agri-food SMEs from the EU rural development fund.
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France: First quarter pork exports up
During the first three months of 2020, the volume of French pork exports to the EU and third countries increased.
Pork consumption up in Central America
Pork consumption has increased by more than 40% over the last 5 years.
Record cereal and grain production forecast, oilseeds drop
Cereal, coarse grains, and oilseeds outlook from the FAO Biannual Report on Global Food Markets.
Colombia sets livestock zoning for FMD
Under Resolution 7,The OIE World Assembly of Delegates established four separate zones to preserve the country's FMD-free status with vaccination.
Russia deemed free from FMD without vaccination by the OIE
The previously earned status was restored for most of the country, improving its export possibilities.
ASF Italy: Sardinia going on 14 months without positive cases
For over 14 months, there have been no positive cases of ASF virus in domestic, free-ranging, or wild pigs on the island of Sardinia.
Vietnam: Efforts continue to restock national pig herd following ASF
Vietnam has drastically implemented pig herd restocking and breeding efforts following African swine fever outbreaks.
New official disease status and control program recognized by the OIE
Countries achieve new disease statuses for classical swine fever and foot and mouth disease, declared by the OIE.
China suspends pork imports from COVID-19-hit German slaughterhouse
Chinese customs halted pork imports from the German company, Tönnies, where hundreds of slaughterhouse workers have tested positive for COVID-19.
Germany: Tönnies slaughterhouse temporarily closes due to COVID-19
The Tönnies administration together with the Gütersloh district authorities decided on Wednesday to temporarily close the Rheda meat processing plant.
Where is the US pig market sitting after COVID-19 disruptions?
U.S. pork processing capacity utilization still reduced following COVID-19-related disruptions, sow and boar slaughter up from last year, April exports strong.
Taiwan declared free from foot and mouth disease
The World Organization for Animal Health recognizes Taiwan as free from foot and mouth disease.
Hong Kong to receive first shipments of Colombian pork
Hong Kong joins the Ivory Coast in receiving its first shipment of pork from Colombia.
Colombia declares first zone free of Aujeszky's disease
Following negative ELISA test results in several departments, Colombia has declared them free of Aujeszky's disease.
The Netherlands: more than 400 pig farms will receive aid to end production
A total of 502 requests have been received, of which 407 meet the required conditions.