FAO cereal price index stable in December 2024
The FAO Cereal Price Index in December was relatively unchanged from November. For the year as a whole, the Index averaged 13.3% below the 2023 level.
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Thailand's swine production in 2024 and expectations for 2025
Thailand's pig production increased last year as the country recovered from African swine fever. Pork imports and exports increased.
FAO meat price index up slightly in December
By contrast, pig meat prices declined, underpinned by weaker-than-expected consumer demand in the European Union ahead of the winter holidays.
China's grain production reaches record high
China's grain output reached 706.50 million tons for the first time in 2024.
FAO partners to safeguard pigs from ASF in Asia and the Pacific
How FAO is leading the charge to safeguard all pigs in Asia and the Pacific.
The Pirbright Institute: Pig research paves way for human respiratory vaccine development
A study in pigs, which shows that inhaled vaccines could potentially reduce viral transmission and improve efficiency, is an important step toward advancing vaccines for human use.
Søren Skou is a new member of the board of Danish Crown
Søren Skou, former CEO of A.P. Møller Mærsk, was nominated and approved by the board of representatives as a new external member of the Danish Crown Board of Directors. He is also the proposed candidate for the position of chairman of the board, which will be elected in December.
EU agri-food trade surplus increases in September 2024
Exports to China had the largest reduction, explained in particular by reductions in exports of pigmeat.
Alltech 2024 European Harvest Analysis highlights rising mycotoxin risks and strategies for proactive management
Results from the Alltech 2024 European Harvest Analysis indicate that overall risk is moderate to high.
IPIC: Registration now open for 2025-2026 SowBridge Educational Series
SowBridge, the distance educational series begins its next program year in early February 2025, and registration is now underway.
The EP ratifies the postponement of the Deforestation Law
Deforestation law: Parliament gives companies extra year to comply
The Pirbright Institute: Research offers hope for future African swine fever vaccine
Scientists have gained new insights into African swine fever virus (ASFV), a deadly pathogen that causes major losses in global pig farming and threatens global food security.
Corn and soybeans: projections for the 2024/2025 USDA – December
Compared to November's report, U.S. corn exports are forecasted higher, lowering grain stocks, while global soy output rises, led by Argentina's growth.
Market projections for EU meat until 2035
The European Commission has released its latest EU agricultural outlook report, which presents the market projections for EU agriculture until 2035.
Argentina: Early corn flowering started with good yields
Of the total 930,000 ha, 70% is in excellent condition and the remaining 30% in very good condition. In fact, 21% already have an almost assured good yield because they have received more than 60 mm in the last 10 days.