Topigs Norsvin books an operating profit of € 6.7 million
The gross margin increased to € 73.9 million, an increase of 4% compared to 2017. Topigs Norsvin performed better than was budgeted and the organization once again experienced a good year.
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The Netherlands will subsidise the farmers that quit farming
The Minister of Agriculture, Ms Carola Schouten, bets for a sustainable pig production and for reducing the risks for health and the environment in high-density areas. The pigs farms that cause trouble and wish to quit theur activity will have the chance to opt for subsidies.
Korean hog sector forecasts
According to USDA, the Korean hog sector is expanding, overcoming a summer heatwave that forced the pig crop below expectations. Nevertheless, the larger herd size will drive slaughter and pork production numbers higher with an expected decline in pork prices.
Important increase in Spanish pork exports to Vietnam
Vietnam is the fifth global pork consumer and the fifth Asian market in terms of consumption per capita behind China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea.
Argentina will export pork to China
President Macri announced it at the cold store La Pompeya. The health protocol was signed during the last visit of Mr Etchevehere to China.
EU: entry into force of the regulations for the protection of the farmers in the food supply chain
The new EU legislation includes agricultural and food products commercialised within the framework of the food supply chain.
Philippines : Rationalization Program for Pork and Poultry Supply
This will start with the Department of Agriculture conducting an actual on-farm validation of the production level of local farmers and properly identifying them and geotagging their farms.
Optimism? Happiness? Prosperity? It is even far better than that !!!
The price of pork in Spain has risen 32% in twelve weeks. Increase in demand from China and the opening of a new slaughterhouse suggest further rises.
JBS announces the acquisition of a pork processing plant
The pork processing plant is located in the city of Seberi, state of Rio Grande do Sul and belongs to Adelle Indústria de Alimentos Ltda.
EU: €1 billion to facilitate access to finance to young farmers
The European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) launched today a €1 billion loans package targeting specifically young farmers.
China: pork production down by 5.2 percent
In the first quarter of 2019, the total output of meat was 2.8% down year-on-year while the output of pork was 5.2%.
HyLife Signs share purchase agreement with Charoen Pokphand Foods
The combination of Canada’s leading producer and global exporter of pork products with one of the world’s food conglomerates will build synergy and growth between these two companies.
Tanzania launches USD596 million livestock master plan
Tanzania’s livestock sector is set for a major boost following the official launch of a TZS1.4 trillion (USD596 million) Tanzania livestock master plan (TLMP).
Dr Karsten Maier announced as new UECBV Secretary General
On Wednesday 3rd April 2019, UECBV, The European Livestock and Meat Trades Union, appointed Dr Karsten Maier as the new Secretary General of the organisation.
EU pigmeat in 2019: production expected to stabilise and prices should rise
According to "EU agricultural markets short-term outlook – Spring 2019" repport, EU production expected to stabilise in 2019, despite lower herd so far.
United States is Europe's main soya beans supplier
Imports of U.S. soya beans by the European Union increased by 121% over the current market year (July 2018 to mid-April 2019), compared to the same period in the previous year.