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The Ministry of Agriculture of Russia has issued a decree project that proposes paying all the capital invested in the building of farms in sparsely populated regions where this activity is not much developed or is absent.

As reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), the production value of agriculture in the Netherlands increased more than tenfold over the period 1950-2015.

According to AHDB Pork, pork export volumes from the four major pig meat exporters (the EU, US, Canada and Brazil) excelled last year, exceeding 5.5 million tonnes.

"Trade agreements have great importance to Canada's pork producers who work hard to develop a global reputation as a reliable supplier of safe, wholesome, high-quality pork," says CPC chair Rick Bergmann.

Pork exports increased, especially towards China, while imports declined.

Last year was a positive year for pig production in Argentina, with increases in slaughterings, meat production and consumption.

Cambodia’s expanding population, urbanization, economic growth and the changing consumption patterns of the population have created opportunities for the growth of the livestock sector in the country, according to the annual report of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF).

EU meat production reached a record level in 2016 but is showing signs of downward adjustments. Sustained pigmeat exports to China facilitated a recovery in the EU price.

Pork, with 4,058,913 tonnes, stands out with 63% of the total meat production.

The pig industry of Colombia has been growing at a very quick pace in the last years.

According to Statistics Canada, hog producers reported 13.7 million hogs on January 1, up 1.6% from January 1, 2016, marking the fourth consecutive year-over-year increase.

According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, the total output of meat for the year reached 85.40 million tons, down by 1.0 percent over the previous year.

China stands out as the main destination, with 44.9% of the total volume.

Global sales of the UK’s food and drink have hit the £20 billion mark for the first time, Environment Secretary Andrea Leadsom announced.

A new online tool has been launched to help European agri-food producer organisations in their efforts to promote their products.