China: pork production down by 5.2 percent
In the first quarter of 2019, the total output of meat was 2.8% down year-on-year while the output of pork was 5.2%.
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Effect of flaxseed oil, poultry fat and Vit E in growth performance and pork characteristics
Lipid blend supplementation (flaxseed oil + poultry fat) in finishing diets may increase intramuscular fat content of pork.
EU pigmeat in 2019: production expected to stabilise and prices should rise
According to "EU agricultural markets short-term outlook – Spring 2019" repport, EU production expected to stabilise in 2019, despite lower herd so far.
Spain: animal rights activists break into an abattoir
Almost a hundred animals rights activists have broken into an abattoir in the province of Girona and have blocked it for several hours.
Mexico: strengthening of the country's health programs
The SADER will invest 1.8 billion pesos for the strengthening of the national agrifood health and safety programs.
FAO: World pigmeat output, exports and imports in 2018
According to FAO, pigmeat world output in 2018 registered a marginal growth and world pigmeat exports are estimated up by 1.6 percent year-on-year.
ASF Asia: challenges and opportunities for meat exporters
In 2019, Chinese pork production losses of 25% to 35% are expected in response to ASF. Reports of extreme losses (over 50%) are limited to confined areas.
China: possibility of importing Russian pig products
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Qu Dongyu noted that China is ready to import pork from the Russian ASF-free regions, provided that it is safe.
Record start in 2019 for EU agri-food trade
The value of EU agri-food exports in January 2019 increased for the 4th year in a row to reach a new record level of €11.2 billion.
Government of Canada helps strengthen the Canadian pork industry
The projects announced further strengthen the Canadian Pork Excellence platform and contribute to growing the Canadian economy.
FAO: Global meat market developments in 2018
Data published by the FAO show an increase in world meat production during the last year 2018.
Brexit preparedness : EU prepared to support European farmers in possible « no-deal » scenario
While the Withdrawal Agreement negotiated between the EU and the UK remains the best possible outcome, the EU is prepared for a possible “no-deal” scenario in the area of agriculture.
Increase in Brazilian pork exports
Although there has been a drop in March, pork exports have increased in the first trimester of 2019 with respect to the same period in 2018.
March FAO Meat Price Index up marginally
In March, price quotations for pig received some support from a surge in import demand, especially from China.
Increase in French pork exports to China
The exports to China have recovered suddenly (+51% year-on-year), with 8,500 tonnes (carcass weight) sold to the north of Asia: 2,350 tonnes (carcass weight) more than in January 2018 (of which +1,950 tonnes in carcass weight sent to China.
Cuba: foreign investment for pork production
These potential projects are necessary to satisfy the real demand of meat products in Cuba.
