Denmark - Stable exports of piglets
Over the first four months of the year 2,438,000 piglets were exported and it is five percent more that during the same period of last year.
Page 315 of articles about markets-economics
Mexico and New Zealand sign a Memorandum on Understanding of research and agrifood industry
Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture, Rural Development, Fishing and Food, Francisco Mayorga Castañeda, and New Zealand’s Minister of Agriculture, David Carter, signed a Memorandum on Understanding.
Canada approves Colombia FTA
Colombia's pending free trade agreement (FTA) with Canada has been finalized after passing a vote Monday night in the Canadian Senate, according to Colombian President Alvaro Uribe.
Danisco transforms sustainability strategy
As a global leader in food ingredients, enzymes and bio-based solutions, Danisco A/S has released its 9th annual sustainability report. It is the beginning of a significant transformation of our sustainability strategy setting ambitious strategies for the future.
Meat imports into Vietnam soar threefold
Meat imports into Vietnam during January to May 2010 soared threefold year-on-year to 50,000 tonnes, said the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
VIV China reflects growth perspectives
The “Grand International Edition” of VIV China will be held in Beijing from September 6-8, 2010. The international world of suppliers and buyers active in China will come together at the NCIEC, located nearby the international airport. Over 250 national and international exhibitors at VIV China 2010 will represent their solutions within the Feed to Meat chain. The organizers expect a strong representation of buyers from all over China.
Ongoing Registration for the World Meat Congress to take place september 26-29, 2010 in Buenos Aires
Argentina will host the 18th World Meat Congress entitled "Meat for a Sustainable World", organized by the International Meat Secretariat every other year, gathering the main actors in the world's bovine, ovine and pork meat chain.
Peru and Colombia stop imports of animal origin from Ecuador
After the detection of foot and mouth disease in Ecuador, the Peruvian and Colombian authorities have decided to suspend imports of animal products.
TOPIGS Philippines starts InGene partnership with biggest pig producer
TOPIGS Philippines and Monterey Foods Corporation (MFC), the biggest pig operation in the Philippines, have formally signed an InGene partnership agreement. Now TOPIGS can start to supply pig genetics to Monterey, starting in their South Mindanao Live Operations.
Cuban farmers to boost replacement of imports
Through greater effort, especially by carrying out actions for high productive yields, Cuban farmers are now boosting their contributions to food and the replacement of imports.
Czech Republic - Vision of Czech Agriculture After 2010
Supporting livestock farmers and raising the number of domestic farm animals is one of the most pressing issues facing the struggling Czech agriculture industry, according to "Vision of Czech Agriculture After 2010," a report released by the Agriculture Ministry May 26.
Mexico foresees an incrementation in their meat exports
The Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fishing and Food of Mexico, Francisco Mayorga Castañeda communicated that Mexico will increment its meat exports to Russia, Vietnam and Singapore while they continue negotiations with Australia and New Zealand.
We have improved the markets and prices section, one of the most important of pig333.com
In order to really take advantage of all the price information, we have developed some interactive graphics that allow you to visualize prices in various currencies. We use real time currency exchange rates for each market. It is also possible to convert between different units (kg, pounds, cwt or 100 kg). At the same time you can see several correlative years represented in order to see trends or “overlaps”, in order to see the difference between years.
AgFeed Industries, Inc. Announces Stocking Agreement for Xinyu Production Pod
AgFeed Industries, Inc., one of the largest independent hog production and animal nutrient companies in China, today announced an agreement on terms for the stocking of the first phase of the Xinyu production pod starting in the fourth quarter of 2010 with PIC (Pig Improvement Company), a division of Genus PLC.
USA - USDA announces proposed rule to increase fairness in the marketing of livestock and poultry
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that on June 22, 2010 USDA's Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) will publish a proposed rule, as required by the 2008 farm bill and through existing authority under the Packers and Stockyards Act, that would provide significant new protections for producers against unfair, fraudulent or retaliatory practices.
European Union - New Commission analysis looks at the impact of recession on agriculture trade
The global economic and financial crisis that emerged in 2008 had a dramatic impact on world trade in goods and services. Although world agricultural trade was relatively less affected, it still fell by 13% in value and 3% in volume in 2009.