Spain: Expansion of the swine industry will be limited this year
High input prices and reduced demand from China will limit the expansion of Spanish pork production this year.
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Colombia: Main results for the pig farming industry in 2021
The year 2021 was characterized by very positive results for Colombian swine farming.
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NewsWhy is the European Commission opposing aid for the swine industry?
In the context of various requests for aid for the swine industry, the Commissioner has responded as to the reason for not offering this aid to the sector.
Market crisis of the pig meat sector: Agriculture MEPs want Commission to act
Profit margins in the pig meat sector are on critically low levels. National measures and state aid are not sufficient to address the situation. European Commission must intervene directly to ease pressure on pig meat producers.
Market crisis of the pig meat sector: Agriculture MEPs want Commission to act
Concern over high cost of agricultural inputs in the EU
The rising costs of fertilizers and raw materials for animal feed are impacting the agricultural sector.
EU: New request for urgent aid to the swine industry
Lithuania, together with 13 other member states, has asked the Commission to implement urgent support measures for the swine industry.
Difficult financial outlook for UK pig producers
The first half of 2021 represents the worst financial situation for pig producers, across a six-month period, on record.
Germany adjusts piglet price due to castration costs
As compensation for the costs incurred by castration with anesthesia, the Lower Saxony Chamber of Agriculture and the Livestock and Meat Producers' Association recommend a surcharge of at least four euros per castrated male piglet.
Brazil suspends corn and soybean tariffs
Tariffs will be cut to zero for two of the country's most important grains, corn and soybeans, in order to maintain the balance in the supply of these products in the domestic market.
Denmark: Economic analysis of the pig industry in 2019
Pig producers achieved very good economic results.
USDA to purchase $100 million of pork and meat to support farmers and relieve hunger
This effort is part of a $19 billion immediate relief program to provide critical support to farmers and consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
China: pork market prices decline for 7 consecutive weeks
First quarter statistics show pork prices continue to drop as the China restocks its pig herd. The breeding sow census is up almost 10%.
InterPIG 2018: Increased production costs
This report examines the relative costs of production in 17 selected countries, known collectively as InterPIG.
China: more reserved pork released, prices declining
The decline in pig prices has driven down pork prices and consumers have benefited.
Brazil: record pork production expected for 2020 amidst COVID-19 uncertainty
Brazilian pork exports and production are expected to rise due to strong exports to China and stable feed costs this year. COVID-19 does pose some uncertainty.
Rabobank Pork Outlook: Opportunities are emerging from risks
Rising disease pressures continue to challenge the global market and will remain the major change driver in global animal protein in 2020, according to Rabobank’s latest Pork Quarterly titled ‘Opportunities Are Emerging from Risks.’