Denmark: small decline in the pig census
The pig population as of April 1, 2012 stood at 11.96 million pigs, slightly below the 12.35 million as of January 1.
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Poland: significant reduction in pig herd
In the last year, the number of heads of pigs has undergone a 12% reduction.
Brazil: the swine sector crisis reaches the Senate
Swine producers in the south are on the verge of bankruptcy due largely to the decline in exports to countries like Russia and Argentina.
Cherkizovo Group invests in swine nucleus unit, acquires active land bank in Black Earth region to secure grain supply
OJSC Cherkizovo Group announces the acquisition of a set of agricultural assets in Central Russia. Acquired assets include a swine nucleus unit, grain storage facilities and an active land bank in one of the most fertile regions of Russia.
European Union and China step up cooperation in agriculture and rural development
Priority sectors for cooperation may include: food security, international cooperation, environmental-friendly agriculture, organic farming, and food safety.
April pork exports remain strong
April exports of U.S. pork were up slightly in volume (183,618 metric tons) from a year ago and 4 percent higher in value ($509.2 million), keeping 2012 exports ahead of 2011’s record pace.
FAO: Food Price Index drops sharply
It averaged 204 points and was 9 points down from April. This was the lowest level since September 2011 and about 14 percent below its peak in February 2011.
Chile: increase in the value of pork exports
2011 ended with a total of 443.155 million dollars in pork exports, which represented an increase of 26% in export value.
Pfizer provides update on animal health strategic alternatives review process
Preparations underway to file potential initial public offering of minority ownership stake in animal health business standalone company to be called ZoetisTM
France: sluggish pig sector
According to the latest study on the French pig sector by CGAAER, as of 2002 the sector has been sluggish.
Export success fuels USMEF partnership with FAS
Heinen noted that a 65 percent increase in red meat exports over the past five years is not only an excellent return on investment for the USDA’s Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development (FMD) program funds provided through FAS to USMEF.
Canada: market access to Ukraine to benefit Canadian swine producers
Effective immediately, the Ukrainian market has been re-opened to Canadian live swine, and opened for the first time to Canadian swine genetics.
EU challenges Argentina's import restrictions
This is a first step in the WTO dispute settlement system.
USA: USDA's monthly Cold Storage meat report was released
Based on weekly data, April 30 pork stocks amounted to roughly 36% of April pork production.
United Kingdom: retailers step up their use of the Red Tractor logo
Fresh meat (beef, lamb, pork and poultry) have the highest proportion of British products carrying the Red Tractor logo with 87 percent.
Jamaica: pig census underway
The information gathered will assist the ministry and other industry stakeholders to better plan for the development of the pig/pork industry.