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World Meat Congress 2010: Pork Commission Meeting
The Pork Commission Meeting was presided by Geert Janssen, Executive Secretary, who considered that demographic growth was a great opportunity for the sector, which should take advantage of such factor "in a sustainable way".
Mexico - Swine production is forecast to increase in 2010
Swine production for 2010 is forecast to increase 0.3 percent in 2010, the same rate of increase expected for 2009 (0.3 percent). Lower prices, a media consumption campaign, and increased availability of pork products could stimulate demand (and therefore production).
Prospects for pig farming in Europe - Challenges and opportunities
World population growth is increasing steadily. It is predicted that by the year 2050 there will be 9.1 billion people on the earth.
Daylength controller improves pig welfare and saves money
The Farmex Dicam Daylength Controller is a software package that improves pig welfare, cuts costs and is good for the environment.
AgFeed Industries, Inc. Completes Acquisition of M2P2 LLC
AgFeed Industries, Inc., one of the largest independent hog production and animal nutrient companies in China, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of M2P2 LLC based in Ames, Iowa. M2P2 is a leading U.S. hog production company, having set standards of excellence in innovation, productivity and efficiency in pork production.
Ukraine: Meat production increases
During January-July 2010, the production of all types of meat increased by 6.7% compared with last year’s figures. The volumes of meat production in live weight totalled 1571 thousand tons. As of July 31 swine population stands at 8 million 374 thousand heads, a figure that represents a 12.7% increase with respect to last year.
Netherlands - Insufficient compensation for agriculture
For the Dutch agricultural sector, 2009 was a bad year economically. Production increased slightly, but most primary agriculture market prices fell. The average agricultural income decreased to 5,500 euros per farm, its lowest point in twenty years.
Germany - Meat production up by 4,1%
In the first half of 2010, well above 3.9 million tonnes of meat were produced commercially in Germany; that was 4.1% or 153,900 tonnes more than in the first half of 2009.
Brazil - Lowering exports and increasing profits
Brazilian pork exports have fallen 8.5% in the period of January-July, 2009.
US and Canadian hog inventory down three per cent
US and Canadian inventory of all hogs and pigs for June 2010 was 76.2 million head. This was down 3 per cent from June 2009 and down 5 per cent from June 2008.
Cherkizovo Group to increase pork production capacity by 50,000 tonnes
OJSC Cherkizovo Group, one of Russia's leading integrated and diversified meat producers, commences construction of two new greenfield pork farms in the Tambov and Voronezh regions.
Canada - Program helps new farmers start in business
Agriculture Minister John MacDonell launched the new THINKFARM initiative in Aug. 25, which provides information on available programs and services.
US - Farm production expenses fall for first time since 1986
After setting a record high in 2008, U.S. farm production expenditures decreased by nearly $20 billion in 2009 – the first major decline in nearly a quarter century.
South Korea proceeds with hog traceability system
South Korea’s Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has announced that it will establish a “nationwide hog farm management system” that will enable a comprehensive farm-to-slaughter management of hogs to improve the farming environment and prevent swine fever.
Thailand - Farmers warned to get ready for tough competition under AEC
Despite enjoying a high trade surplus, Thai farmers and enterprises urgently need to boost their competency and business plans to prepare for rising nontariff barriers under the upcoming Asean Economic Community (AEC).