US pork facilities are now operating at 95% following shutdowns due to COVID-19
United States meatpacking facilities are operating at more than 95% of capacity compared to 2019.
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NewsFrance: pork trade surplus increases
In 2019, the trade surplus for livestock products was EUR 600 million, an increase of EUR 103 million, after several years of decline.
Brazil: More than 700 establishments now authorized for export
Since January 2019, Brazil has opened more than 65 markets and authorized more than 700 establishments to export agricultural products.
Spain:Quarterly pork production increases again
During the first quarter of this year, Spain produced 1,329,943 tons of pork, an increase of 4.42% with respect to the same period last year.
Mexican meat exports in 2019
In 2019, Mexico exported more than 221,000 tonnes of certified meat and bee products to 65 countries.
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NewsFrance strengthens meat origin labelling
Labelling of the origin of pork, poultry, sheep, goat, and minced meat will be mandatory for dining and food service.
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PIC females cycle earlier ..China expects a decline in pork production
The report predicts that due to ASF and COVID-19, pig production will decrease by 7.5%.
Russia: Pork production saw double-digit growth in first trimester
Pork production in the first four months of 2020 saw an increase of 11.3% over the same period in 2019.
Portuguese pork exports on the rise
During the first quarter of this year, pork exports increased by 9.1%.
Denmark: Economic analysis of the pig industry in 2019
Pig producers achieved very good economic results.
UK Agriculture Bill rewards farmers for animal welfare and greener production
Important legislation to boost productivity and reward environmental improvements in the farming sector.
The Argentine pig industry, an industry with many future opportunities
Pork production, domestic consumption, and exports continue to grow.
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NewsPortugal: Pig slaughter decreased in the first 3 months of 2020
According to data published by the GPP, the total number of pigs slaughtered decreased by 0.2%.
The Colombian agricultural industry sees growth in first trimester
The National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE) reported that in the first three months of 2020, the gross domestic product (GDP) of the agricultural sector grew by 6.8%, compared to the same period last year.
Mexico: Advancement in negotiations with China to export pork offal
Mexico is waiting on China's health authority to endorse its list of 18 federally inspected pork establishments.
Chile authorized to export pork to the Philippines
The Philippines has authorized 4 pork processing plants and 2 poultry processing plants to export their products.
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NewsUnited Kingdom, second most important destination for European pork
12% of European pork is exported to the United Kingdom.
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NewsCOVID-19 shuts down a slaughterhouse in the Netherlands
The Vion slaughterhouse in Grenlo will be closed for 2 weeks.
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China allows imports of US barley as part of US-China trade deal
Both countries have now signed protocols to allow the United States to export into China barley for processing, showing continued progress under the U.S.-China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement.
China has already imported almost one million tons of pork this year
During the first quarter of 2020 China has imported 950,000 tons of pork.
Future CAP: A new way of working for the future of farming
In its proposal, the European Commission lays out a vision of a more targeted, more flexible and more effective CAP. Vital to achieving this is a new way of working.
Germany: Another processing plant closed due to workers with COVID-19
The decision was made to close the Dissen plant as of Monday, May 18 following the results that workers tested positive for COVID-19.
US corn, soybeans, and wheat outlook for 2020/21
A record corn crop anticipated, soybeans exports to rise from record-low market share, and the wheat crop expected to be down.
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NewsPork prices in China continued to decline
Pork prices in China continued to decline last week as supply increased and demand softened, official data showed.
