Updated estimates for the 2022 sow inventory
According to the USDA, a significant decline in the sow inventory is expected for the world's major producers. However, China, Mexico, Canada, and South Korea are expected to see increases.
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China's populations of live pigs and breeding sows increased
China's populations of live pigs and breeding sows increased steadily during the first quarter of the year.
The world is going to the next phase
We are going to be facing an extended period of inflation and wage escalation, so this is the perfect time to begin a rapid and serious reorganization of how we transport goods. It has already begun.
Inflationary pressure will slow growth and trade in the global swine industry, Rabobank reports
According to Rabobank's Global Pork Quarterly report, producers’ returns will be challenged by rising costs, and production growth is expected to slow, as is global trade.
U.S. expected to produce and export less pork this year
The USDA has lowered its forecast for U.S. pork production as lower hog inventories and farrowing intentions lead to tighter pig supplies.
Major pork exporters look to markets outside China
As China imports less pork this year, where will the EU, US, Canada, and Brazil export their product?
Russia extends ban on fertilizer exports
To fully meet the needs of Russian farmers and companies, the Russian government is extending the ban on the export of ammonium nitrate.
Germany: Larger pig inventory compared to provisional data
The final results of the swine census published by Destatis as of November 3, 2021 show that the drop in pig inventory is somewhat less than expected based on the preliminary results reported in December.
Germany agrees on solidarity-based financing of ASF control measures
The Ministers of Agriculture have agreed that the federal states not affected by African swine fever should share the costs of measures to combat it with the states of Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, and Saxony.
U.S. pork exports down 17% in February
Pork exports trended lower year-over-year in February, as larger shipments to Mexico and Japan did not offset the continued decline in demand from China/Hong Kong.
The FAO Meat Price Index reached an all-time high in March
In March, pig meat prices registered the steepest monthly increase on record since 1995.
EU: Very good cereal and oilseed harvest expected
The European Commission's short-term outlook report presents the latest trends and prospects for a range of agri-food sectors including oilseeds and cereal.
Argentina set to produce 40 million tons of soybeans in 2021/22
Greater Rosario is expected to receive 31.2 million tons of domestic soybeans in the 2021/22 marketing year.
Russia to restrict exports of oilseeds and oil products
The Ministry of Agriculture has proposed introducing non-tariff quotas on the export of sunflower oil and meal from April 15 to August 31, 2022.
Pork Checkoff: Impact of the Ukraine-Russia War on the Meat and Livestock Value Chain
The Ukraine-Russia war is straining an already stressed global supply chain and increasing volatility in commodity markets.
EU: Reduced pigmeat production expected this year
High costs and lasting effects of ASF are expected to push EU pigmeat production downwards in 2022. EU exports should also decrease due to ASF issues in spite of recovering exports to the UK.