Denmark: pig numbers stable
The latest census data indicates that the number of pigs in Denmark is more or less unchanged on the year with fewer sows but more finishers.
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US: hog inventory up 1 percent
United States inventory of all hogs and pigs on September 1, 2011 was 66.6 million head. This was up 1 percent from September 1, 2010, and up 3 percent from June 1, 2011.
China sets new target for 2011-1015
China’s Ministry of Agriculture has issued the 12th Five Year Plan for the animal husbandry sector, which attaches importance to the country’s self-sufficiency.
Ukraine: Livestock down
Pigs livestock in Ukraine as of September 1, 2011, made up 8.102 million heads, which is 3.2% less against the same period of 2010.
Government support to agriculture in OECD countries fell to 18%
Government support to agriculture in OECD countries fell to 18% of total farm receipts in 2010, a record low linked to high commodity prices. Support to producers stood at $227 billion (EUR 172 billion) in OECD countries in 2010. Most government support is still given in ways that distort production and trade while doing relatively little to improve productivity and competitiveness, ensure sustainable resource use or help farmers cope with risk.
Vietnam agriculture ministry seeks help for meat producers
The agriculture ministry is considering tax incentives and other support for the animal husbandry sector in order to bring down food prices, news website VnExpress reported Sunday.
Charoen Pokphand Group answers China's call for modern agriculture
The company had signed with the provincial government of Jilin with an investment totaling RMB 7,900 million that will consist of farming 3 million broilers, 1 million swine and 100 million chickens for meat per year.
Australia: Ag council to fight pork imports
The State Government's new Agribusiness Council has put the well-documented flood of pork imports high on its strategic battle plan.
As we sow part 3: the corporate farm
As farmers leave the land in record numbers, agribusiness and the associated industrialization of agriculture continue to expand.
Spain: first semester sees an increase in the slaughter of pigs
During the first semester of this year the number of pigs slaughtered in Spain has increased by 1.84% compared to the same period last year.
France: continued reduction in the slaughter of pigs
In May of 2011, the production of pork in France decreased by 1%. In June of 2011 the downward trend in slaughters continued, with a decrease of 1.8%.
As we sow part 2: farming for wages
As farmers leave the land in record numbers, agribusiness and the associated industrialization of agriculture continue to expand.
As we sow part 1: where are the farmers?
As farmers leave the land in record numbers, agribusiness and the associated industrialization of agriculture continue to expand.
South Korea: Impact of disease on consumption and production in livestock sector is forecast to be significant
Even with the news that the worst of the livestock sector disease problems are now somewhat under control, the impact on both production and consumption is forecast to be significant. While consumption of grains and pork is forecast to fall, production of pork is expected to do so significantly, meaning that meat prices have risen in many areas of the country.
What is a "Factory Farm" or "Mega Farm"?
Hear what Ryan thinks about large, intensive, modern hog farms.