Swine news - Economy

In an effort to ensure the safe supply of meat and pork in the domestic market during the COVID-19 epidemic, China approves hundreds of new companies for import.

The Ministry of Agriculture met with large pig enterprises to discuss solutions for how to lower the pork price down to VND 60,000 / kg.

Will logistical challenges hinder grain trade? Will restrictions prevent crops from being planted? The International Grains Council asks.

Quarterly hog inventory from the USDA: market, breeding, and weaned pig numbers as of March 1.

South American Ministers of Agriculture discussed the harmonization of standards to ensure the free movement of food and supplies.

Canada's swine herd down, but production up in 2020 as the country recovers from PEDv. Pork imports and exports to increase.

Member States should preserve the free circulation of all goods. They should guarantee the supply chain of perishable food products and livestock.

This report examines the relative costs of production in 17 selected countries, known collectively as InterPIG.

The Commission presented guidelines to Member States on health-related border management measures in the context of the COVID-19 emergency.

Pork production is projected to remain flat in 2020 as the industry struggles to rebound from classical swine fever. The United States expands market share due to lower tariffs.

The new restriction measures due to COVID-19 in Italy do not affect the transport of live animals or feed.

Transport within the EU generally preserves the welfare of the animals, however, information indicates that most transports leaving the Union do not meet applicable EU rules.

Argentine pork producers will benefit from a lower export tax rate on pork, while soybean growers will pay more.

Higher expected Australian swine numbers due to rising prices could result in a recovery in pork production later in the year