EU agri-food trade in 2022
Agri-food trade in 2022 saw good performance despite challenges.
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EU: Record production of oilseeds possible this year, cereal production also rising
EU oilseed production could reach a new record in 2023/24 while cereal production is also expected to increase, according to short-term outlook report.
China: Trends in feed production and use
Little change in overall feed production is expected for 2023/24 but corn utilization in feed rations should rise.
U.S: Economic impact of meat exports on corn and soybean value
Study demonstrates pork and beef exports’ value to corn and soybean industries.
Global cereal prices down in March
This month’s decrease in the FAO Cereal Price Index reflects a fall in international prices of all major cereals.
Main quality control points in feed mills
Quality is essential for the sustainability, reliability, and profitability of any company. In pig production, we can also apply the integral concept of quality starting with the purchase of raw materials and feed.
US farmers expect to plant more corn and soybean acreage
Producers expect to plant 92.0 million acres of corn and 87.5 million acres of soybeans in 2023.
China: Oilseeds and products outlook
Modest growth in the animal protein sector is expected to raise China’s soybean imports for marketing year 23/24.
The Black Sea Grain Initiative has been extended
The Black Sea Grain Initiative has been extended but the UN did not specify the length of the renewal.
Smaller global grain production this year, rising in 2023/24
The International Grains Council's forecasts 2022/23 and 2023/24.
Russia agrees to extend Black Sea grain deal, but only for 2 months
Russia announced earlier that it would agree to a 60-day extension, which is half the number of days agreed when it first expired in November.
World cereal prices generally steady in February
The FAO Cereal Price Index was down fractionally from January and 1.4% above its level one year ago.
USDA corn and soybeans projections for the 2022/2023 season - February 2023
Once again, the production estimate for Argentina's crops was reduced as a result of the adverse weather conditions that have accompanied the development of the crops in this new season.
FAO cereal price index up marginally in January
World prices of rice and maize rose, while those of barley and wheat fell in January.
EU: Suspension of tariffs on urea and ammonia imports
In view of the vulnerability of the EU food system, which is partially dependent on fertilizer imports, the EU has temporarily suspended tariffs on certain nitrogen fertilizer inputs.
IFIP forecasts for the pig and feed markets in 2023
Against a background of rising commodity prices, European pig farmers are reducing their production, which will lead to a decrease in supply on the hog market in 2023 and to prices remaining at high levels.