More bountiful US corn and soybean production this year, predicts USDA
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service forecasted soybean and corn production up from 2020.
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Mexico opens doors to imports of British pork
The Mexican market is now open for British pork for the first time, which means a potential boost of £50m for the UK over the first five years of trade.
ASF remains unstoppable in the EU
ASF outbreaks in both wild boar and domestic pigs continue to increase each month and are exceeding 2020 levels.
Canada's newly proposed feed regulations could put limits on zinc
Permitted levels of zinc allowed in starter piglet diets are under discussion as Canada reviews its Feeds Regulations.
Countries offer assistance to the Dominican Republic in fight against ASF
A total of 33 countries in the Americas and the Caribbean agreed to join efforts to support the DR in implementing actions to control and eradicate African swine fever and prevent its spread.
Germany: Pork production continues to decline
In the first half of 2021, German pork production decreased by 1.2% compared to the same period of the previous year.
Russia becomes the leading exporter of meat to Vietnam in first half of 2021
Pork was the main driver of this amount with the volume of pork shipments increasing 2.5 fold.
U.S. to establish animal disease protection zone, safeguarding trade if ASF reaches island territories
US preparing to establish foreign animal disease protection zone to safeguard Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and the entire U.S. swine industry.
New EU legislation for meat product hygiene
With the modifications of this new regulation, the hygiene regulations applicable to products of animal origin are updated.
Global pig meat prices fell in August in part due to decreased purchases from China
According to the FAO meat price index, global pig meat prices fell in August due while bovine, ovine, and poultry meat rose.
Russia: Agricultural product exports in the first half of the year up 18%
In the first half of the year, Russia supplied $15 billion worth of food products to foreign markets - an 18% increase over the same period last year.
FAO: New guide to prevent COVID-19 spread in food businesses
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has just published guidance for preventing transmission of COVID-19 within food businesses that updates the interim guideline issued in April 2020.
Growth ahead for the Brazilian swine industry
USDA predicts growth for Brazil's pig and pork production in 2021 and 2022.
Belgium: Japan lifts embargo on pork meat
The lifting of the Japanese embargo is particularly significant as Japan represents an important market for the Belgian pork sector.
Argentina: Record planting for the 21/22 season
The 21/22 season will have a record sowing of 8.25 million hectares.
U.S. pork exports continue at record levels in June
U.S. pork exports closed the first half of the year on a strong note, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.