Commission refers Germany to the Court for its failure to apply EU rules on VAT for farmers
The Commission has decided to refer Germany to the Court of Justice of the EU for not applying the EU Value Added Tax (VAT) scheme for farmers correctly.
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UK pork exports reached record levels
UK pork exports soared to record levels in May, thanks largely to increased volumes heading to China.
May 2019: EU agri-food exports continue at record pace
Looking at product categories, the increase in export values was driven in particular by pork meat (+156) and spirits and liqueurs (+151).
China: pork production drops by 5.5%
Pork production has dropped by 5,5%, with a total of 24.7 million tonnes.
Mexico is eligible to sell pig offal to China
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER) has in its schedule the opening in due course of new markets for the export of meat beef, pork and fowl products in Asian and American countries.
Russia keeps a high pork exporting potential
The First Vice Minister of Agriculture, Mr Jambulat Hatuov, has informed of the increase in the potential of the exports to Asia.
Brazil: spectacular increase in pork exports
Pork exports have grown by 81% in June. In terms of value, the increase is by 112% in comparison with the same period in 2018.
La Coop fédérée reached an agreement with F. Ménard to acquire all of its assets in the pork and milling sectors
Management of La Coop fédérée, its Olymel and Sollio Agriculture divisions and F. Ménard announced today an agreement to acquire all the assets of Ange-Gardien company F. Ménard, in Montérégie, Quebec.
Vietnam faces pork scarcity
ASF has caused an important decrease in the pig census in Vietnam, that is the main consumer of pork products per capita in Southeast Asia.
Mr Norbert Lins, new Chair of the EU Parliament Agri Committee
The German Norbert Lins will be the new Chair of the EU Parliament Agri Committee.
Ceva completes acquisition of IDT veterinary business assets
IDT’s strong range of swine vaccines will strengthen Ceva’s rapidly growing presence in this segment.
333 users are optimistic about the 2019 maximum price of pigs
A grand majority of countries expect maximum prices much higher than those recorded in the last three years.
ASF: China’s share of world pigmeat imports
China Agricultural Outlook (2019 –2028) provides projections for agricultural markets that incorporate the effects of the ASF outbreak on the country’s pigmeat market.
Philippines reinforces measures against African Swine Fever
Following the reported outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in neighboring Asian countries, the Department of Agriculture (DA) continues to reinforce stringent import policies, early detection, and strict biosecurity measures to protect the country’s swine industry.
Argentina: positive data for the pig sector
According to the latest data provided by the Ministry of Agroindustry, in the first four months of 2019, pig slaughterings grew by 3%, reaching 2.2 million animals.
Troubles come treading on each other's heels
Floods, African swine fever, tariffs war, heat waves, and some more issues... How will they affect the once-in-a-lifetime profit-palooza that many pork industry participants hoped for earlier?