TOPIGS genetics in Brazil: 28.6 weaned piglets per sow per year
Pig producers in Brazil with TOPIGS sows achieved an average production of 28.6 weaned piglets per mated sow per year in 2008.
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Philippines - GMO ban hits hog, poultry sector expansion
The ban on genetically modified products in Negros Occidental has caused prices of feeds to rise and compelled hog and poultry raisers in the province to put their expansion plans on hold.
Brazil - Temporary restrictions on Perdigao's Sadia takeover
Brazil's antitrust regulator imposed temporary restrictions on Perdigao's takeover of rival foodmaker Sadia.
Korea - S. Korean companies to resume pork exports to Japan
South Korean food companies will resume pork exports to Japan after being shut out of the market for nine years, the government said Friday.
Swine production in the Philippines (2/2)
Pig rearing practices in the country need a lot of improvement considering that about 70% of pigs are on a backyard level.
Cargill launches new pork line
Cargill announced the launch of a new pork line of variety meat cuts under its brand, Rumba®. The new Rumba pork products include ears, hocks, jowls, kidneys, neckbones, split front feet, stomach, tails, fatback skins, hearts and livers.
Major investment in plant for UK specialist feed company
SCA NuTec has completed a £2 million development in a new blending facility for the animal feed industry at its Dalton site, Thirsk, North Yorkshire. The investment includes a dedicated tote production plant for specialist high value products for the pet and equine sectors and a new dry powder blending plant that will produce premixes and minerals for inclusion in pig and ruminant diets.
Never a better time to invest
“If investment in lowering unit costs, improving health and increasing the efficiency of pig production cannot be justified now, then it would be hard to see when it could be warranted in the future,” according to David Lee, senior partner of the Agribusiness Centre of Yorkshire Bank.
Global agribusiness leaders at Agri Vision 2009 identify ways to double food production by 2050
Expanding populations and increasing incomes are main drivers of the need to double global food and fuel production by 2050, while halving greenhouse gas emissions. Demand is surging but supplies struggle to keep up as markets are volatile and there are limited supplies of land and water - is it possible?
Bryan M. Retales new manager TOPIGS Philippines
TOPIGS is pleased to announce the appointment of Bryan M. Retales, DMV as manager of TOPIGS Philippines with effect from May 2009.
Novus partners with Chr. Hansen
NOVUS International Inc. has signed an agreement with Chr. Hansen Inc. to provide BioPlus 2B to the swine industry in the U.S.
Pig production in Brazil: production and consumption (1/2)
There are currently 34 million head of Brazilian pigs and it is estimated that approximately 400,000 people directly depend on this activity / approximately 400,000 people work within the swine sector.
Eurex expands product range to include agricultural derivatives
Four new agricultural futures to be launched in July 2009
Belgian Vitamex group reaches agreement with its joint venture partner DKSH to acquire the remaining stake in the Chinese joint ventures
As of today the Vitamex group has acquired the remaining 50% of the shares from DKSH in the three Chinese joint ventures.
DLG inaugurates its new office in China
Former Vice-Minister of Agriculture Zhang Bao Wen emphasises importance of strong China-Germany partnership. New office incorporates Lemken and Grimme
The Annual VIV China focuses in 2009 on presenting Quality and Innovations in the China meat industry
The frequency of VIV China has changed. The dynamics of the Chinese market resulted into a clear wish of Chinese visitors and exhibitors for an annual trade show. The Chinese represented 75% of the total number of exhibitors at VIV China 2008.