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In Argentina, on the other hand, new downward adjustments in estimates led to a reduction in world production.
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In Argentina, on the other hand, new downward adjustments in estimates led to a reduction in world production.

The Commission committed to launch in 2023 an EU Fertilisers Market Observatory. The Commission published the call for applications with a view to formally launch the group of experts before summer 2023. The call is open until 4 April.

Significant cuts were made to world corn export estimates compared to the February report, while global soybean production was again projected downward, largely due to losses and low yields in the Argentine crop.

Soybean harvest this season is forecast to be 20.6% higher than in the previous season, which indicates a recovery in the productivity of the crops that were affected by adverse weather conditions in 2021/22.

Substantial changes to the production of Prosciutto di Parma Protected Designation of Origin.

The revised law increases the 2030 GHG reduction target at EU level from 30% to 40% compared to 2005-levels.

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The current "Black Sea Grain Initiative" agreement, which has allowed grain exports to date, expires on March 17.

The program promotes novel approaches to meat and poultry processing by implementing pioneering production system technology.

The aim of the free trade agreement will be to boost trade and investment.

From 2023 onwards, pork production is expected to exceed beef production, widening the gap between the two proteins year after year until 2032.

U.S. pork exports maintained momentum in January, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

The European Commission has approved a €200 million Flemish scheme to compensate for the reduction or closure of pig production.



Monthly EU trade flows of agricultural and food products reached a new record value in November 2022.

USDA provides forecasts for pork production in the European Union in 2023.

USDA projections for global pork production through 2031.

High feed grain prices are expected to impact slaughter numbers and pork production in the latter part of 2023.

China's decision to end its zero-COVID policy restrictions is expected to improve demand for pork products in 2023. Pork production and imports are forecast to grow in 2023.

New report outlines recent trends in United States meat consumption.


Findings from the European Union Summary Report on Antimicrobial Resistance in zoonotic and indicator bacteria from humans, animals and food in 2020/2021.

EU pork exports fell by 15% in 2022, largely due to a 40% decrease in exports to China, the leading destination.

Over the course of 2023, pork production, exports, and consumption are expected to decrease while imports increase.

Brazil has harvested only 23% of the 152.88 million tons forecast for the 2022/23 season.

The 1.4% decrease in the number of pigs slaughtered and the 2.3% decrease in pork production volume reflected the evolution of the pig invenotry.

The FAO Meat Price Index for pig meat increased in February.


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