Sharp drop in prices!
Pig prices in the European markets deteriorated significantly last week. The German market was the only one to hold out.
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Philippines: Agricultural production up, hogs down in third quarter of 2020
The 0.7 percent growth was due to the increases in crop and fisheries production. Declines in outputs were recorded for livestock and poultry.
Portugal: Exports fuel pork sector expansion
Portugal continues to expand its swine sector driven by increasing foreign demand, mainly from Asia. Portuguese live swine exports to Spain have boomed due to tight Spanish hog supplies.
COVID-19? But Spain is breaking record after record!
The price of pork in Spain is the highest in Europe, both currently and in terms of the average so far this year (although the downward trend observed is irreversible in the short-term and will continue).
CPF acquires swine business in China, making the company a global leader
CPF’s minor shareholders endorse acquisition of swine business in China, making CPF one of the world’s leading swine business operators.
China: Recovery of live pig production "better than expected" in first three quarters of 2020
The live pig census has been restored to 84% compared to 2017 levels, and pork prices are falling.
Spanish pig industry: Committing to efficiency and sustainability
Spanish producers should make it a priority to be more efficient and should realize that growth cannot continue indefinitely.
In search of the new balance
Lots of things brewing out there with both supply and demand. Rarely do we get such action at the same time on both sides of the price determination.
China's pork and commodity markets continue to stabilize
Pig production continues to recover. In September pork prices fell slightly. Corn and wheat prices are up, soybean prices are down.
Global pork production will be up in 2021, USDA forecasts global trade
Global pork production forecast to be higher in 2021 due to recovery from both ASF and COVID-19. Demand from China to fall 6% and US production expected to be up slightly.
German pork production down in first half of 2020
In the first half of 2020, 2.6 million tons of pork were produced in Germany.
EU pigmeat production will grow less than expected in 2020
The latest short-term outlook report for EU agricultural markets, by the European Commission, presents trends and prospects for cereals, oilseeds, and pigmeat.
Iowa State University researchers investigate ag supply chain resiliency
USDA grant funds the study about how COVID-19 has impacted the U.S. food supply chain to find short- and long-term solutions to increase resiliency against future disruptions.
Portugal: Decrease in pig slaughter in the first half of 2020
There was a 4.5% reduction in the number of pigs slaughtered in the first half of 2020 compared to the same period of 2019.
South Korea: Farms allowed to restock following ASF outbreaks
The 261 pig farms left empty due to African swine fever can now be gradually restocked.
Brazil to reach record pork production in 2021, says USDA
Pork production is expected to increase, reaching a record of nearly 4.3 million metric tons, reflecting continued strong exports to China, improved domestic demand, and stable feed costs next year.