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Teagasc pigs specialist Michael McKeon said that profitability in the pig sector is set to be restored in 2012 as pig prices rise and the cost of feed decreases.

The FAO Meat Price Index averaged 179 points, slightly down compared with November. The decline was mainly driven by pig meat, whose price dropped by 2.2 percent

The medium-term prospects for EU cereal markets are characterised by tight market conditions, low stock levels and prices remaining above long term averages.

The investment of $294,500 under the CAAP will provide tools, coordination and funds to initiate small-scale projects for controlling and eradicating PRRS.

A weakening of the highs of 2011 in the price of grain is anticipated, but is unlikely to reach the levels of 2008/09

Canadian realized net farm income was $4 billion, up $916 million or 29 per cent from the previous year. This increase followed a 19.6 per cent decline in 2009.

Prime Minister Mykola Azarov suggested Kazakhstan returning to the idea of a tripartite Black Sea grain pool, involving Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Russia.

At the industry Annual General Meeting in Canberra, Australian pig farmers endorsed the proposal to increase the pig slaughter levy by 90 cents.

Depending on the severity of the case, the estimated cost of an initial case of lameness could range from £19 to above £266.

The Commission has launched a new webpage on Europa to provide regular information on the EU markets for cereals, oilseeds and rice.

According to first market report from the Agricultural Market Information System, which was established after June's G20 meeting of farm ministers, 2011/12 global cereal supply outlook has improved in recent weeks as production forecasts have been revised upwards.

The FAO Food price index dropped to an 11-month low in October, declining 4 percent, or nine points, to 216 points from September.

VPSS forecasts that continued spread of ASF could result in an economic impact as high as RUR8 billion ($267 million) by year’s end.