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China’s pork imports are forecast to decline for the second consecutive year in 2018 as domestic production gains reduce demand of imported pork.

Thailand’s 12 livestock and agriculture associations have voiced concerns over the negative impact on Thai farmers if the government opens the pork market to the US.

The Agriculture and Livestock Confederation of Brazil organised a meeting of representatives of Mercosur’s private sector with the main EU negotiator, Ms Sandra Gallina, and South American negotiators.

Livestock production in Mexico attained an historic growth by reaching a record production of 6.5 million tonnes (carcass weight) in 2016, that meant an increase by 202,000 tonnes (3.2% more than in 2015), according to the data of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (SAGARPA).

In the last five years, pork consumption per capita in the countries in this region raised from 4.6 kg in 2012 to 5.3 kg in 2016, and the growth was encouraged mainly by Panama and Costa Rica.

Three companies have been authorised for the export of Brazilian pork to South Korea.

The Minister, Mr Blairo Maggi, highlights that the decision of the Asian country reveals the trust in the Brazilian health service.

Since 2013, exports to Japan have consistently increased, becoming in 2015 the second most important destination for EU pork products, although far below China.

The fall in production is expected to taper off by the end of the year, reflecting the increase in the herd size.

The growing production of pigmeat combined with falling exports could lead to lower prices. This is just one of the findings of the latest short term outlook report from the European Commission's agriculture and rural development department.

The Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Supplies of Brazil, Mr Blairo Maggi, announced the agreement during his trade mission in Peru.

The representatives of the veterinary services of Mexico, Canada and the USA ratified their commitment for keeping the health status in the region with the aim of providing confidence regarding the health certifications.

Their members come from universities, official laboratories, food technology institutes and research companies, as well as from the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supplies.

Post projects Japan’s total hog slaughter in 2017 to sustain at nearly the same level as the previous year at around 16.37 million head.