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The International Grains Council forecasts global total grain production at a new all-time peak of 2,321 million tonnes.
The report “Evolution of Foreign Trade in the Spanish Swine Sector - Advance April 2024” presents a detailed analysis of trade in the pork sector.
China investigates Danish Crown, Vion and Litera Meat for anti-dumping practices on pork imports.
Forecasts for global production and ending stocks are revised upward due to better prospects for the U.S. crop. Soybean estimates remained practically unchanged compared to the June report.
In its latest “Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade” report on July 12, the USDA updated its estimates for 2024, forecasting world pork production to be very similar to that in 2023. It also estimated a sharp drop in China's pork imports, which would return to levels before the ASF outbreaks in 2018 and lead major exporters to seek alternative markets.
The main indicators for the Spanish pork sector for the first 4 months of this year.
Germany has implemented drones to control the spread of African swine fever (ASF).
One hundred farms have already applied for funding for more animal-friendly pig farming.
The Pig Board has approved measures to stabilize pig prices and reduce excess supply from the system.
China continued to be the main export destination, despite a 16% decrease in shipments.
AFCO will monitor production costs, margins, and commercial practices to improve farmers' position in the supply chain.
Highlights from the report on the priorities of the Hungarian Presidency of the EU regarding the pig sector and agriculture.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued a scientific opinion on the use of high expansion foam to stun and kill pigs and poultry.
Methods for evaluating the effectiveness of CAP 2023-2027 policies and measures in fostering generational renewal were discussed.
In 2023, agricultural production in France fell by 1.5% in value terms after two years of strong growth.
The country has imported more than 600,000 tons of meat in the first half of the year.