New decrease in the German pig herd
The number of pigs decreased by 1.7% (or some 457,000 animals) in comparison with May 2018.
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U.S pork sector is headed toward record-high production in Q4
Commercial pork production is on course to achieve a record in the fourth quarter, at slightly more than 7 billion pounds.
Are abattoirs the ugly duckling? – Forecasts for 2019
The cornerstone of the Spanish pig sector is the extreme efficiency of its abattoirs and cutting rooms.
When demand is everything, prosperity is essential
Dennis DiPietre is increasingly convinced that 2019 is setting up to be the year of the great pork price mirage.
First shipments of USDA-purchased pork delivered to food assistance programs for needy
The Trump administration announced the second phase of the market facilitation part of its assistance program for America’s farmers suffering from ongoing trade disputes.
Agreement on unfair trading practices in the food supply chain will protect all EU farmers
The new European law will cover agricultural and food products traded in the food supply chain, banning for the first time up to 16 unfair trading practices imposed unilaterally by one trading partner on another.
Australia’s pig sector
The Australian pig and pig meat industry is the smallest of the livestock industries and the only one competing with imported products.
Agriculture and Fisheries Council: Situation on the pigmeat market
Poland took the opportunity to request the activation of private storage aid for pigmeat.
Poland livestock production under pressure
According to USDA'S Global Agriculture Information Network (GAIN), 2018 Poland swine inventories will decrease by one percent due to low farm-gate prices and growing feed costs.
Philippines swine population slightly higher
Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Western Visayas, Central Visayas and Northern Mindanao remained to be the regions with highest swine population.
Government of Canada helps improve swine health surveillance
The Government will invest up to $1.5 million in the Canadian Pork Council (CPC) to adopt a virus detection system to support animal health.
Philippine hog output up in July-Sept
Output for this quarter was 2.55 percent higher compared with the 2017 level.
USA: Senate and House passes 2018 Farm Bill
The House of Representatives passed the 2018 Farm Bill conference report, sending the bill to the president’s desk for his signature.
EU-Japan trade agreement on track to enter into force in February 2019
The European Commission welcomes approval in the European Parliament of the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement and the EU-Japan Strategic Partnership Agreement.
Global specialty chemicals company Perstorp to sell its Capa™ business to Ingevity
Perstorp announced today it has agreed to sell Capa™, its caprolactone business, including the production site in Warrington, to Ingevity for approximately €590 million.
FAO Food Price Index declines in November
The FAO Meat Price Index came in marginally lower, with only bovine meat prices rising during the month.