Poland: Aid for the modernization of pig farms
Starting June 21, 2021, piglet producers can apply for financial aid to renovate their farms.
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ASF Germany: Hunting banned in the entire area of Frankfurt (Oder)
To prevent the movement of infected wild boars, a new general order on animal diseases prohibits hunting in the entire Frankfurt (Oder) area.
EU pig meat export value increases in first two months of the year
These are amongst the main findings published by the European Commission in the monthly trade report for January-February 2021.
EU+UK Compound feed production in 2020 stable
Industrial compound feed production in the EU remained stable in 2020 despite the combined effect of the spread of animal diseases and the COVID-19 pandemic.
China's plan to avoid drastic fluctuations in the pork market
Chinese authorities have released a work plan to improve the mechanism for adjusting pork reserves as part of efforts to stabilize the market as it has seen frequent fluctuations.
Belgium: Decrease in antibiotic use in pigs
In 2020, antibiotic use decreased for swine and remained the same in cattle, but increased in chickens.
ASF risks from outdoor pig farms: EU publishes scientific opinion
EFSA has assessed the risk of African swine fever spreading through outdoor pig farms and has proposed biosecurity and control measures for outdoor farms in ASF-affected areas of the EU.
Germany reaches agreement for minimum wages in meat industry
The Food Industry Association (VdEW) and the Food, Beverage and Catering Union (NGG) reached an agreement during negotiations on minimum wages for meat industry workers.
Colombia: OIE certifies a new CSF free zone
The departments of Boyacá, Caquetá, Cauca, Cundinamarca, Huila, Meta, Santander, Tolima and Sur del Casanare are now declared free of CSF.
Global meat prices continue to rise in May
The FAO Meat Price Index continues to rise, up 10% from last year.
Netherlands: Live hog exports decline, domestic slaughter increases
The sharp decline in exports of live pigs to Germany is increasing slaughter in Dutch slaughterhouses.
Vietnam bans import of live pigs from Thailand due to ASF
Africa swine fever was detected in a batch of 980 imported live pigs from Thailand during the quarantine period.
EU: greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture have stagnated since 2010
EU greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from agriculture fell by more than 20% since 1990, but have stagnated since 2010.
European pork production should remain stable in 2021
According to the IFIP's Outlook, European pork production should remain stable in 2021, but the situation will vary from country to country.
U.S: Cap on line speeds will reduce income for small pig farmers
The federal court struck down a USDA provision allowing for faster harvest facility line speeds.
Philippines: ASF spreads to new province
First African swine fever cases reported in Eastern Samar