Swine news - Economy

With increases in slaughter, production, domestic prices, per capita consumption, and exports, we can say that it was an excellent year for Latin America's leading swine producer.

Support measures include the use of fallow land for cultivation and aid to the swine industry.

In response to the EU's dependence on fertilizer imports, the Netherlands proposes a repeal or amendment of the Nitrates Directive to the Commission.

Exports of these raw materials have been authorized as of March 21.

The recognition was granted by BAPHIQ (Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine), the entity responsible for plant and animal health in the Republic of China (Taiwan).

Temporary suspension of imports is lifted but duty payment is increased from 31% to 33%.

Faced with the rising cost of animal feed, France has taken an exceptional measure by providing aid to livestock farmers.

In Brazil, 52.97 million pigs were slaughtered in 2021, a 7.3% increase from the year prior.

Russia bans grain exports until June 30 and sugar exports until August 31, 2022.

EU exports of pigmeat fell 9% in 2021 while EU exports of cereals and oilseeds performed well.

Starting tomorrow, operators will be able to apply for private storage aid for pigmeat.

Despite an increase in domestic supply and a drop in exports, per capita pork consumption in Argentina increased by just 1.5% compared to 2020.

Rising feed demand coupled with limited availability and higher prices for protein-rich substitutes is expected to increase China’s soybean imports to a record high in marketing year 22/23.

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has pushed up prices of many feed ingredients and therefore the price of pig feed has increased greatly.

Outcomes for Chilean pig farming were shaped by the large increase in per capita consumption and the record level of imports.

The European Commissioner for Agriculture, Janusz Wojciechowski, has expressed his satisfaction with the support received from several member states regarding the granting of aid for the private storage of pigmeat.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its new monthly supply and demand reports for grains and oilseeds with significant adjustments made for soybean crops in South America.

The Irish swine sector is going through its worst financial crisis in 10 years, which is why the government has announced a specific aid scheme.

Chile represents a new export destination for UK pork.

The total EU27 pig inventory is at a 10-year low.

The United States and Canada have agreed on a protocol to guide the cross-border transit of animals in emergency situations.

Argentina is one of the leading exporters of these commodities.

Japan’s 2022 pork production is projected down slightly from 2021, so
expected strong retail demand will be met by greater imports in 2022

As the sector is facing several challenges, the European Commission set up the group to review all aspects of the sector to ensure its sustainability and resilience.