Are the price signposts changing?
Continued emergence of producer owned packing is setting up a new closed market channel which may evolve its own pricing structures which take it farther and farther from the common, historical patterns.
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Philippines: As pork prices rise, DA to allow import of 7-M kilos of pork
Meat importers will be allowed to bring in 7-million kilos of pork to stabilize the price in the market.
High participation in the public consultation on the future Common Agricultural Policy
All the information gathered through this exercise will feed into the Communication on the future of the CAP that the Commission will present by the end of the year.
The FAO Meat Price Index rose
The FAO Meat Price Index rose 1.7 percent, as pigmeat prices increased in response to strong domestic demand in the European Union and increased sales to China.
Russian pig production was the livestock sector with the highest growth in 2016
Last April, Mr. Dzhambulat Khatuov, the Vice-Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation, participated in the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Pig Producers’ National Association.
Australian sow herd to expand
Australian sow numbers are projected to rise to around 294,000 head in 2021–22.
Unbeatable expectations
The Spanish market has taken a rest for Easter, but the rises will go on.
EU and Chile sign deal on organic trade
The agreement means that the EU and Chile will mutually recognise the equivalence of their organic production rules and control systems, allowing all organic products produced and controlled according to EU rules to be directly placed on the Chilean market, and vice-versa.
EU agri-food exports remain higher than previous years
The monthly value of EU agri-food exports increased by +1.2% (+ €131 million) compared with February last year, according to the latest figures published.
FDA recognizes Australia as having a comparable Food Safety System to the U.S
This is the third time that the FDA has recognized a foreign food safety system as comparable, the first being New Zealand in 2012 and Canada in 2016.
Trump agreed not to terminate NAFTA
Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Call with President Peña Nieto of Mexico and Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada.
The Caribbean countries will put an end to the embargo on Brazilian meat
The Secretary of International Affairs of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supplies (MAPA) of Brazil, Mr. Odilson Ribeiro e Silva, held a meeting with representatives from the embassies of these countries.
Chinese importers visit Mexico to buy pork
The goal is the initial export of some 750 tonnes of pork and 200 tonnes of beef per month.
Phil Hogan leads delegation of EU food and drink firms to Canada
Phil Hogan, EU agriculture and rural development commissioner, will lead a delegation of 60 EU food and beverage producers and associations to Canada from 1-3 May 2017 to promote quality food and beverage products from Europe.
South Korea: opening of its market to the Brazilian pork from Santa Catarina
The excellent health status of the livestock in Santa Catarina has been decisive in the negotiations.
Rabobank: Favourable Global Pork Market to Continue into Q3
The global pork market is relatively stable, with rising supply from the Americas easily absorbed in the main import markets in Asia, resulting in a steady development of the Rabobank Five-Nation Hog Price Index. Continuing strong Asian imports are supporting pork prices across the globe, with the supply volume in each region determining the actual level. This is according to the Rabobank Global Pork Quarterly Q2.