United States hog inventory down
The U.S. hog inventory is down from September 2020 but up slightly from June of this year.
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China lowers target for sow inventory in effort to stabilize prices
China has lowered its sow herd inventory target in an effort to control supply and stabilize prices.
What will Canada's swine herd and pork trade look like in 2022?
Now that slaughterhouses are recovering from backlogs due to COVID-19, what will next year have in store for Canada's swine industry?
Australia expects record pork production in 2021 and 2022
Australian pork production is estimated to reach a record in 2021 and continue at this high level in 2022.
What has made the Spanish swine industry so successful?
Spain's production has grown 90% in 32 years, from slaughtering 29 million head of pigs in 1989 to slaughtering more than 56 million in 2021. Explosive growth no matter how you look at it.
Japan expected to see increased production in 2022
Swine production to increase in 2022 following a rebound in the sow population. Pork production is expected to increase 2% to meet strong demand for domestic pork.
Germany: Pork production continues to decline
In the first half of 2021, German pork production decreased by 1.2% compared to the same period of the previous year.
Growth ahead for the Brazilian swine industry
USDA predicts growth for Brazil's pig and pork production in 2021 and 2022.
China's pork production expected to drop 14% in 2022
USDA predicts that pork production in China will decrease in 2022 due to low inventories and a smaller sow herd.
Uncertainties with China to shape global market, says Rabobank
According to Rabobank's quarterly report, redistribution of pork trade could place downward pressure on pork prices in exporting regions.
Inevitable tsunami: Slaughter and process at a loss? No, thanks.
September will show in all its harshness the precariousness of the present moment: pigs will arrive for slaughter in droves and it remains to be seen whether slaughterhouses will be willing to process those pigs whose pork they cannot sell.
Germany: Number of organic livestock farms on the rise
The number of organic pigs increased by 36% between 2010 and 2020 and represents just under 1% of the total pig inventory.
China has more sows now than before ASF hit
According to the Chinese government, the breeding sows in the country are at 102% of the levels they were at the end of 2017.
China's pork production has increased greatly
The country's pork production is up 36% in the first half of 2021.
China eases environmental requirements for small pig farms
To encourage pig production, small farms will no longer need environmental approval for their new projects.
Philippines: Hog production took a hit in first quarter
Twelve regions reported decreases in pig production during the first quarter.