Topigs Norsvin South Africa appoints new General Manager
Topigs Norsvin South Africa is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Reeders as its new General Manager.
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ASF Germany: Protective fencing completed in Saxony
The barriers against the spread of African swine fever (ASF) in Saxony are being strengthened.
TechMix hires Ezequiel Guzman, MS, MBA
TechMix announces the addition of Ezequiel Guzman, MS, MBA in the role of Swine Product Technical Manager.
WEDA supplies modern technologies for 10,000-head sow project to Taiwan Sugar Corporation
Taiwan Sugar Corporation operates pig farms spread across the entire island, which are to be modernised in the course of a restructuring programme.
FAO cereal price index up marginally in January
World prices of rice and maize rose, while those of barley and wheat fell in January.
Global pig meat prices down slightly in January
Global pig meat prices fell slightly in January due to ample supplies of slaughter-ready pigs and lower-than-expected imports by China.
Denmark: Difficulties complying with pig welfare standards
Nearly a third of pig herd welfare checks in 2021 triggered a sanction.
Poland: 6% drop in pig inventory
Poland's pig inventory totaled 9.62 million head in December 2022, a decrease of 6.0% compared to the same period last year.
Olymel continues to consolidate its activities and announces closure of Blainville and Laval plants
Olymel’s management is announcing the closure of two of its facilities for the further processing of pork: its Blainville and Laval plants.
Iowa Pork Regional Conferences offer information on heat stress mitigation, European ASF experience, manure value
There are four sessions, one each day Feb. 20-23, at different locations, all starting at 1 p.m. All are free.
Uncertainties in the global pork sector for 2023 - Rabobank's Q1 report
According to Rabobank's report, "Global Pork Quarterly Q1 2023," supply is expected to be tight in the first quarter, with consumption facing uncertainty. Global pork trade will likely be limited. Rising inflation and high stock accumulated in 2022 will pressure import needs.
Brazil sees record high cost of production
The Swine Production Cost Index in Brazil reached record highs in 2022.
EU: Better support in transition to organic fertilisers
The Commission and EU countries should support the transition to organic fertilisers and become less dependent on Russian fertilisers, say MEPs on the Agriculture Committee.
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NewsEFSA: Aged meat not riskier than fresh meat
Aged meat does not pose any additional risks compared to fresh meat if it is aged under controlled conditions, EFSA experts concluded in a scientific opinion.
Bazooka Farmstar launches improved vertical pit pump
The improved Riptide Vertical Pit Pump has been redesigned to move high volumes of liquid manure with less maintenance.
Belgium: New integrated pork index launched by FEBEV and Fenavian
The combined index should be a better representation of the market evolution and thus contribute to greater transparency in the sector.