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.
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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?
Yingzi Technology and China Mobile join forces to deliver China’s first 5G farming platform
Yingzi Technology and 18 intelligent farming and animal husbandry innovation companies jointly launched the China Animal Husbandry Association Intelligent Animal Husbandry Branch, which is the world's first intelligent animal husbandry organization.
Chinese companies are delivering AI technology to Chinese pig farmers
YINGZI is one of China’s leading and most innovative companies. A leader in AI with a track record on innovation, YINGZI launched their new product range at CAHE in 2019
EU exports of pork are expected to continue increasing in 2019
EU exports of pork, beef, olive oil and dairy products are expected to continue increasing in 2019. Pork exports are especially driven by Chinese demand, while production is expected to stabilise. These are among the main findings of the latest short-term outlook report for EU agricultural markets.
Less pigs in Germany
In the last 5 years, the number of pigs raised in Germany has dropped by 7.8% (-2.2 million pigs).
Chinese pork imports keep growing
Chinese pork imports grew by 63% in May.
France: increase in pork imports and slight decrease in exports
In 2018, in France, the European pork imports grew by 2.5% in terms of volume, and the exports decreased slightly.
USA: USTR proposes additional duties for European pork and ham
Among the list of products susceptible to increase tariffs are pork and pork products such as cured ham or sausages.
Managing scarcity with wisdom. Unstable but agreed balance
We think that the price will remain where it is now. We don't exclude any rise: the “beep” of the electrocardiogram, but without a real projection.
Russia extends ban on EU food imports
According to TASS, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has signed a decree on extension of the food embargo until December 31, 2020.
USA: Highest-ever June hog inventory reported
As of June 1, there were 75.5 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms. This is the highest June 1 inventory of all hogs and pigs since estimates began in 1964.
EU and Mercosur reach agreement on trade
The European Union and Mercosur - a bloc comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay - reached a political agreement for an ambitious, balanced and comprehensive trade agreement on Friday 28 June.
UK: Pig producers Q1 margins down to lowest level since 2012
According to AHBD Pork, on average, producers were losing £11 per pig sold (-13p/kg). This is the most significant loss-making period since Q3 2012.
EU: significant increase in the value of pork meat exports
There was a significant increase in the value of with pork meat (growing by €134 million) in April 2019.
Canadian pork exports to China temporarily suspended
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has stopped issuing export certificates to China for all pork and beef products as of June 25, 2019.