Germany: Meat production falls by 4% in 2023
In 2023 pork production in Germany decreased significantly, while beef production remained almost unchanged. There was a slight increase in poultry.
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Argentina: Soybean losses expected due to heat wave
Due to the sustained heat wave, approximately 10% of the planted area for second crop soybeans will be lost in the core area.
Tyson Foods opens new food production facility to meet demand for iconic bacon brands
The new plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky was built to support a significant expansion of its bacon production capabilities.
Northern Ireland veterinarian Dr. Simon Doherty is the winner of One Health category of the WVA Global Veterinary Awards
Dr. Doherty is the first category winner to be announced in the run up to the Awards ceremony which will take place on the 17th of April during the 39th World Veterinary Association Congress (WVAC), in Cape Town, South Africa.
France discusses the future of European agriculture at the European Council
After major movements in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Romania, Poland, and France, protest movements are now springing up all over Europe.
China has allowed Russia to start of supplying pork and offal
According to the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China, as of January 24, "imports of pork and edible pork by-products from Russia that meet the relevant requirements are allowed."
WELTEC BIOPOWER develops new, intuitive user interface for biogas plant control systems
WB Control: Comprehensive monitoring of the entire biogas plant for optimum performance.
Von der Leyen proposes changes in agricultural policies
Following recent demonstrations at European level by farmers, the European Parliament is proposing revisions to the system and changes.
Belgium sends first shipment of pork to China since the embargo lifted
After six years, a Belgian container full of pig heads, ears, and snouts left for China.
Germany: Origin labeling for meat enters into force
As of February 1, 2024, it is mandatory in Germany for points of sale to label the origin of fresh, chilled, or frozen pork, sheep, goat, and poultry meat that is not packaged.
Global meat prices down in January
Pig meat quotations declined slightly due to a drop in import purchases by China and abundant supplies from some producing countries.
The European VAX4ASF project will study next-generation vaccines against ASF
Backed by Horizon Europe and led by HIPRA, the 4-year project bets on the potential of live attenuated vaccines to develop an effective, enduring, and secure solution against ASF virus, contributing to animal welfare, global economic stability, and rural communities.
Mexico and U.S. reaffirm commitment to animal health in the region
Mexico's Ministry of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture reaffirmed their commitment to work to strengthen animal health and disease prevention in the livestock sector through the U.S.-Mexico Commission for the Prevention of Foot and Mouth Disease and Other Exotic Animal Diseases (CPA).
Smithfield Foods names new Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
Smithfield Foods has named Brendan Smith as its chief marketing officer and Allyson Bouldon as its chief ethics and compliance officer.
Change of CFO at Royal Agrifirm Group
Royal Agrifirm Group has appointed Stefan Bulthuis as its Chief Financial Officer with effect from 1 April 2024. He will take over this role from Margret Kleinsman, who has chosen not to extend her term of office. She will stand down on 31 March 2024.
World cereal prices in January
While wheat, maize, barley, and sorghum prices fell in January, rice prices increased.