EU pig meat sees increased export value
The export value of pig meat in the first four months of 2021 was up 10% from last year.
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Philippines: Pangasinan province receives aid for ASF recovery program
The Department of Agriculture has allocated PHP41.6 million for 18 localities and the province of Pangasinan that were affected by ASF.
China revises regulations on pig slaughter
New regulations address slaughter, disease control, and legal ramifications for noncompliance.
China says ASF situation generally stable, but still complicated
So far this year, 11 cases of African swine fever have been reported in eight provinces.
EU expects higher cereal and oilseed crop this year
According to Copa-Cogeca, after the complicated situations experienced in 2020 across Europe, a more optimistic 2021 harvest is expected in the EU, with a total of 292.45 and 30 million tons of cereals and oilseeds, respectively.
China has more sows now than before ASF hit
According to the Chinese government, the breeding sows in the country are at 102% of the levels they were at the end of 2017.
Germany: Third case of ASF in domestic pigs
In the Märkisch-Oderland district, the presence of African swine fever has been confirmed in another farm of domestic pigs.
EU: Ending the ‘Cage Age’, further studies are needed
Ministers called on the Commission to carry out a full impact assessment of the initiative, as well as to provide funding for farmers transitioning away from cage systems.
China's pork production has increased greatly
The country's pork production is up 36% in the first half of 2021.
First cases of ASF in domestic pigs in Germany
The Friedrich Loeffler Institute has confirmed the first cases in two domestic pig farms in Spree-Neisse and Märkisch-Oderland.
Germany keeps antibiotic use in animals at a low level
The results of the evaluation of antibiotic control over a seven-year period are presented in the third QS status report.
U.S. to increase meat processing capacity with $500 million in funds
USDA announces $500 million for expanded meat and poultry processing capacity as part of efforts to increase competition.
EU farm income increased over last decade
The ‘EU farm economics overview’ report provides an overview of key economic developments in European agricultural holdings up to 2018.
China eases environmental requirements for small pig farms
To encourage pig production, small farms will no longer need environmental approval for their new projects.
U.S pork exports: Strong demand from other markets offsets slowdown from China, shattering previous records
Fueled by impressive growth in a wide range of destinations, U.S. pork export values shattered previous records in May, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
NAMI releases food safety equipment design principles
The North American Meat Institute released new industry-wide “Food Safety Equipment Design Principles” for all equipment used in meat and poultry establishments to address food safety hazards.