EFFAB: Breeders further update animal welfare standards
Code of good practices highlights the commitments of the animal breeding sector toward sustainability and animal welfare.
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Germany approves law on labeling meat according to type of husbandry
The Bundestag has approved the law submitted by the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture for mandatory state labeling according to animal husbandry.
Germany: Number of finishing pigs on the rise in North Rhine-Westphalia
In May 2023, the pig inventory in this German state reached 5.73 million head on 5,410 farms, of which 2.84 million were finishing pigs.
U.S. working group to tackle agriculture workforce challenges
A Bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working Group has been formed to focus on the workforce issues faced by the nation's agricultural producers.
IPIC: Genetic improvement is key for pork production; can animal agriculture save the world?
Iowa Swine Day plenary speaker to share a genetics-based approach to continuous improvement in animal agriculture.
U.S: Legislation to ensure state autonomy over agricultural practices introduced
Senators introduced the EATS Act to ensure state autonomy over agricultural practices following the Supreme Court's decision to uphold Proposition 12.
DLG opens North American representative office with appointment of sales representative
Located in Saskatoon, Canada, the office will be managed by Brad Michnik who has been appointed Sales Representative.
Argentina: Pig inventory 2023
Argentina has a total of 76,737 farms authorized by Senasa, with the highest concentration in Buenos Aires, followed by Córdoba.
New increase in Spain's imports of piglets from the Netherlands
Spain has imported over 14% more piglets from the Netherlands so far this year.
U.S. Governors send letter to Congress against Proposition 12
A letter urges Congress to reintroduce the Exposing Agricultural Trade Suppression Act to prevent states from impeding interstate agricultural trade.
Global production of coarse grains and oil crops expected to increase
FAO’s latest release of the Food Outlook points to likely increases in production across most categories.
FAO meat outlook: Production, trade, and prices in 2023
Global pig meat production is expected to drop slightly.
MEPs demand an EU food security plan and more resources for farmers
The EU must strengthen its food security, autonomy and resilience of its farming sector in the light of COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s war against Ukraine, and climate change.
Denmark: Most Danes pay attention to animal welfare while buying food
A new study shows that seven out of ten Danes pay attention to animal welfare when they buy food.
Russia: ASF outbreak affects two sites with 100,000 pigs
African swine fever hit two of Rusagro's sites in the Far East region of the country.
Corn and soybeans: Projections for the 2023/2024 season USDA - June 2023
There were no significant changes in the first update of the crop estimates for the new 2023/24 season, which is why the influence of this update on prices and the general market was virtually negligible.