Thailand - Livestock sector forecast to grow 2.2-2.3%
The GDP for Thailand’s livestock sector is forecast to grow 2.2-2.3% in 2010, according to a recent prediction by the Office of Agricultural Economics.
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USA - October beef, pork exports show growing momentum
Pork exports achieved their second-best month of 2009, according to the latest statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Zhongpin to Open New Tianjin Pork Plant on January 20, 2010
Zhongpin Inc., a leading meat and food processing company in the People's Republic of China ("China"), today announced it would begin production in its new chilled and frozen pork plant in Tianjin on January 20, 2010.
Brazil approves its second gene-modified soy
Brazilian authorities have approved the use of a new genetically-modified soy seed which was developed jointly by BASF and Embrapa in the world's No. 2 soy exporter.
USA - NASS changes market hogs and pigs weight groups
The changes will align National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) data with international trade data and will allow a more uniform analysis of the North American hog inventory.
Canada - Young farmers get boost from the Government
The Government of Canada is investing in the future of agriculture by funding Canada's Outstanding Young Farmers' Program (COYFP). A federal investment of $120,000 - an increase of 20 per cent over the previous funding.
USA - USDA launches toll-free help desk for small meat and poultry processors
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the opening of its new small plant help-desk, which will provide for operators of small and very small meat, poultry and processed egg products establishments seeking help with agency requirements with direct access to knowledgeable staff specialists.
Australia cuts wheat crop forecast after adverse weather
Australia, the world's fourth-largest wheat exporter, may produce 3 percent less of the grain than previously forecast after adverse weather trimmed yields.
JSR in the Ukraine
The UK-based international pig breeding company JSR Genetics Ltd have secured an agreement to supply two of the Ukraine’s largest pig producers with high-health breeding stock.
Russia sets 2010 meat import quotas
Russia has set its meat import quotas for 2010. The pork quota will be limited to 500,000 metric tons including 27,900 tons of trimmings.
South Africa – Increase in pork consumption
Pork consumption has increased over the past ten years, from 119.200 tonnes to 189.900 tonnes in 2008 (+ 59 %).
Canada - Crop, livestock prices slip from 2008
Prices farmers received for their commodities fell 15.7 per cent in September 2009 from the same month a year earlier, as both the crops index and the livestock and animal products index declined, according to Statistics Canada.
China's pork prices recover
Since the second half of the year,a rapid rise in pork prices has re-energised the sector.
Zhongpin Receives Government Cash Subsidies
Zhongpin Inc., a leading meat and food processing company in the People's Republic of China, today reported it has received two payments totaling RMB 21.4 million (about $3.1 million) in cash subsidies from the Chinese government.
USA - USMEF’s branded products promotion program to begin new fiscal year
Brand names are of increasing importance to global consumers looking for quality and consistency. Small U.S. meat companies, however, may have an uphill battle in making their brand names familiar to international buyers.
China - Hainan, the first province passes the National Inspection for Specific Animal Epidemic-Free Zone of Animal Husbandry
On November 25, the expert panel from MOA announced that over a 11-day on-site examination and evaluation, Hainan Province had passed the national on-site inspection for Specific Animal Epidemic-Free Zone.