Ceta: creating opportunities for EU businesses in Canada
Negotiated for nearly five years and four months, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with Canada is now ready for the final vote by the European Parliament.
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Evolution of the production and consumption of pork in Argentina
Pork production reached a new record in 2016.
China: pork imports to determine start of seasonal price rise
The level to which China imports pork after Chinese New Year will determine the start of the seasonal increase of the Rabobank Five-Nation Hog Price Index, according to the latest Rabobank Pork Quarterly report.
Prospects for EU agricultural markets and income 2016-2026
Pigmeat production is now expected to expand only marginally (by less than 1.3 % by 2026 compared to its 2016 high levels).
Chile: creation of a work team between the ASPROCER, SAG and ODEPA
The new work team will strengthen the competitiveness of the pig sector and will monitor that the imports fulfil the same requirements imposed on the national producers.
China’s influence on world pork trade
Both the EU and the United States will be faced with slightly lower shipments to China in 2017.
New rules for electronic certification of EU organic imports
New EU rules introducing a system of electronic certification for imported organic products have been published by the European Commission and will be applied in 6 months.
MEPs debate CETA trade agreement with business, health, trade unions and farmers
Agriculture and business representatives were generally supportive of the agreement, underlining that new market access would foster growth and competitiveness and boost employment.
Post-Brexit pork trade scenario
Tariff or quota limits on the volume of pork traded between EU and UK could mean sharp price movements, affecting demand.
The September wall and the German tribulations
The heat and the decrease in the supply in Germany have supported the Spanish pig price in September. Europe will only be able to go on with its prices if it can absorb its production and the exports to Asia keep on.
Increase in the slaughterings and trade of pigs/pork in Portugal
During the first semester of 2016, pig slaughterings have increased by 3.3%, and the trade of live pigs and pork by 16.1%.
Important decrease in the Ukrainian pork exports
Ukraine has exported a total of 1,340 tonnes of fresh ad frozen pork: 11 times less than the volume exported during the same period in 2015.
Major suppliers of pork meat to India
Major suppliers of pork meat to India are Belgium, Sri Lanka, Spain, Italy, and Netherland.
Feed Ingredients
Feed Ingredients - Eric Scholer, Vice President, Express Markets, Inc. , from the 2016 World Pork Expo, June 8 - 10, 2016, Des Moines, IA, USA.
Surfing on the crest of the wave
The Spanish price will still exceed €1.30/kg whilst the supply remains restricted. The battle will be held in September, and it will all depend on the foreign markets.
Global meat production is projected to be higher in 2025
Pigmeat production will also grow after 2016, driven by China, where herd size is expected to stabilise after years of substantial reductions (a drop of 25 million pigs between 2012 and 2015).