Von der Leyen proposes changes in agricultural policies
Following recent demonstrations at European level by farmers, the European Parliament is proposing revisions to the system and changes.
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Belgium sends first shipment of pork to China since the embargo lifted
After six years, a Belgian container full of pig heads, ears, and snouts left for China.
Germany: Origin labeling for meat enters into force
As of February 1, 2024, it is mandatory in Germany for points of sale to label the origin of fresh, chilled, or frozen pork, sheep, goat, and poultry meat that is not packaged.
Global meat prices down in January
Pig meat quotations declined slightly due to a drop in import purchases by China and abundant supplies from some producing countries.
The European VAX4ASF project will study next-generation vaccines against ASF
Backed by Horizon Europe and led by HIPRA, the 4-year project bets on the potential of live attenuated vaccines to develop an effective, enduring, and secure solution against ASF virus, contributing to animal welfare, global economic stability, and rural communities.
Mexico and U.S. reaffirm commitment to animal health in the region
Mexico's Ministry of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture reaffirmed their commitment to work to strengthen animal health and disease prevention in the livestock sector through the U.S.-Mexico Commission for the Prevention of Foot and Mouth Disease and Other Exotic Animal Diseases (CPA).
Smithfield Foods names new Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
Smithfield Foods has named Brendan Smith as its chief marketing officer and Allyson Bouldon as its chief ethics and compliance officer.
Change of CFO at Royal Agrifirm Group
Royal Agrifirm Group has appointed Stefan Bulthuis as its Chief Financial Officer with effect from 1 April 2024. He will take over this role from Margret Kleinsman, who has chosen not to extend her term of office. She will stand down on 31 March 2024.
World cereal prices in January
While wheat, maize, barley, and sorghum prices fell in January, rice prices increased.
Colombia: Pig production results in 2023
With the increase in domestic production and the decrease in import volume, the share of Colombian pork in total apparent consumption increased to 80%.
Ministries of Agriculture and Livestock of Central America met in Honduras
The Central American Agricultural Council (CAC) has drawn up a guide for joint action in the face of the challenges posed by the new international trade restrictions.
Cooperativa Virgen del Rosario and Hendrix Genetics announce sale of Gratal Farm and long-term partnership agreement
Cooperativa Virgen del Rosario and Hendrix Genetics are pleased to announce the signing of a groundbreaking agreement on December 1st, 2023, marking the sale of Gratal Farm and the establishment of a long-term partnership to drive innovation in genetic improvement programs within the swine sector.
EC: derogation from rules obliging farmers to keep certain areas non-productive
The European Commission proposes to allow EU farmers to avail of derogations for the year 2024 from Common Agricultural Policy rules obliging them to keep certain areas non-productive.
Increased risk of foot-and-mouth disease entry into Europe
The increase in the number of outbreaks in several North African countries and the recent detection of the SAT 2 serotype in Algeria increase the risk of disease entry.
Austria moves ahead with banning fully slatted floors for pigs
The 17-year transition period for fully slatted pens has been considered too long.
EU reaffirms trade support for Ukraine
The Commission has proposed to renew the suspension of import duties and quotas on Ukrainian exports to the EU for another year, while reinforcing protection for sensitive EU agricultural products.