Philippines: First quarter pig production similar to last year
Commercial farms saw a slight increase in pig population while backyard farms saw a decrease.
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Brazil recognizes six states as FMD-free without vaccination
States and regions have met requirements such as improving official veterinary services and implementing a structured program to maintain a disease-free status.
EuroTier 2021: Technical program highlights announced
The world's leading trade fair for animal production launches comprehensive technical program, underpinned by the guiding theme “Farming in the Food chain”
The EU exports almost 3 million tons of pork in the first half of the year
Between January and June the EU has exported 2,936,271 tonnes of pork.
After the six-year embargo, how is Russia's agri-food industry doing?
Over the past six years, Russia has reduced its food imports by a third - from $43.3 billion in 2013 to $30 billion in 2019. Pork imports have shrunk tenfold.
Singapore opens its market for Brazilian pork offal
Singapore, already a major importer of Brazilian pork, increased its purchases in 2020.
US pork exports remain on record pace at mid-year despite challenges
June exports of U.S. pork fell below year-ago levels for the first time in 2020, but exports remain on record pace for the year, according to USDA data compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Delay in Argentina/China memorandum signing
This delay affects the start of a project that aims to see Argentine pork production increase by 40% in 4 years.
Major Mexican meat organizations merge, forming MUPA
In order to increase Mexcian consumption of beef, pork, and poultry, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development together with representatives from the meat industry agreed on joint actions to boost consumption of animal protein.
FAO predicts another decline in global pig meat for 2020
World pig meat output is forecast to record a sharp contraction for the second year in a row, according to the FAO Food Outlook biannual report on global food markets.
Belgian pork production and exports continue to decrease
During the first five months of this year, pig slaughter has decreased by 2.6% and exports between January and April have decreased 30%.
The Philippines' first government-owned “Triple A” slaughterhouse opens soon
The government-owned “Triple A” (AAA) hog slaughterhouse in Tanauan City is set to start operations in November 2020.
Brazil foresees growth in grain and protein production in the next decade
According to a study by MAPA, grain production will reach 318 million tons in 2029/2030. Animal protein production will increase by 23.8%.
Argentina sets a new record for pork exports
Pork shipments were up 55% in the first half of the year, while consumption reached an all-time high in June.
Germany: Meat production down slightly in first half of 2020
A 2.6% drop in meat production during the second quarter of 2020 resulted in an overall decline for the first half of the year.
Taiwan to ease restrictions on pork and beef imports from the US
Taiwan to set permissible ractopamine residue levels for imported pork.