China expects a decline in pork production
The report predicts that due to ASF and COVID-19, pig production will decrease by 7.5%.
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Russia: Pork production saw double-digit growth in first trimester
Pork production in the first four months of 2020 saw an increase of 11.3% over the same period in 2019.
EU Compound feed production in 2019 down
The industrial compound feed production for farmed animals in the EU-28 for 2019 is estimated at 163,3 mio. t, i.e. 0.9% lower than in 2018, according to data provided by FEFAC members.
UK Agriculture Bill rewards farmers for animal welfare and greener production
Important legislation to boost productivity and reward environmental improvements in the farming sector.
The Argentine pig industry, an industry with many future opportunities
Pork production, domestic consumption, and exports continue to grow.
The Colombian agricultural industry sees growth in first trimester
The National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE) reported that in the first three months of 2020, the gross domestic product (GDP) of the agricultural sector grew by 6.8%, compared to the same period last year.
COVID-19, farm animals and companion animals: Questions and answers
The Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE) of the European Commission has published a new document with questions and answers about COVID-19, focusing on domestic and farm animals.
Mexico: Advancement in negotiations with China to export pork offal
Mexico is waiting on China's health authority to endorse its list of 18 federally inspected pork establishments.
The United States updates its ASF Response Plan
The Red Book is a comprehensive response plan for the United States in the event of an ASF incursion in the country, which includes updates from previous versions.
General situation of ASF in Asia and the Pacific
How many outbreaks have been reported and how many are still ongoing? An overview of the current African swine fever situation in Asian and Pacific countries.
India confirms 11 ASF outbreaks in two states
India reported outbreaks of ASF in the states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
Chile authorized to export pork to the Philippines
The Philippines has authorized 4 pork processing plants and 2 poultry processing plants to export their products.
COVID-19 shuts down a slaughterhouse in the Netherlands
The Vion slaughterhouse in Grenlo will be closed for 2 weeks.
China allows imports of US barley as part of US-China trade deal
Both countries have now signed protocols to allow the United States to export into China barley for processing, showing continued progress under the U.S.-China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement.
China has already imported almost one million tons of pork this year
During the first quarter of 2020 China has imported 950,000 tons of pork.
Future CAP: A new way of working for the future of farming
In its proposal, the European Commission lays out a vision of a more targeted, more flexible and more effective CAP. Vital to achieving this is a new way of working.