Argentina anticipates excellent soybean conditions in 2024
Average soybean yield is estimated at 4.12 t/ha vs. 1.33 last year. The new production estimate is 1.5 Mt higher than the 18.7 Mt forecast for the region under normal weather conditions.
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Mexico: Pork production, imports, and exports in 2023
Domestic demand for pork grew and was sustained in 2023, largely due to favorable consumer prices, increased imports, and increased domestic production, which held up throughout the year in the face of weak producer prices.
German State aid schemes approved to improve pig welfare
The European Commission has approved two German State aid schemes totaling €1 billion to improve animal welfare in livestock breeding.
Switzerland prepares for the arrival ASF
The meeting in Canton Ticino was attended by Italian experts.
Brazil: Record pig production for Santa Catarina in 2023
The positive results for this period are due to the growth in shipments to most of the main buyers, especially the Philippines, Chile, and Japan.
25 year-anniversary: Bioiberica marks ongoing commitment to global animal health market
Bioiberica announces plans to commemorate its 25th year of scientific excellence, ingredient innovation, and sustainable progress in the animal health and nutrition sector.
Italy detects presence of ASF virus in illegally imported foodstuffs
Following the detection of the African swine fever virus in imported foodstuffs, the Ministry of Health has urgently reinforced all controls.
Phileo by Lesaffre welcomes Manuel Maire as new general manager
Lesaffre announces the appointment of Manuel Maire as General Manager of Phileo by Lesaffre, its animal feed additives business unit.
MEPs want to ban all patents for NGT plants
Easier procedure for NGT plants considered equivalent to conventional plants, other NGT plants must still follow stricter GMO legislation.
EU: citizen initiative to defend agriculture and the rural economy
The European Commission has decided to register the European citizens' initiative entitled "European Citizens' Initiative in Defence of Agriculture and Rural Economy in Europe".
New Belgian animal welfare label set to launch this year
The new animal welfare label "Better for animals" is awarded to products that make extra efforts for animal welfare beyond the legal requirements.
Upgrade of Evonik’s MetAMINO® production in Singapore reaches first milestone
MetAMINO® production facility in Singapore up and running after first step of upgrade completed.
SBTi approval for HKScan’s near-term and land based climate targets
HKScan revised its climate emissions calculation and target.
Czech State aid schemes to prevent spread of pig and poultry diseases
Commission approves €1.46 billion Czech State aid schemes to support prevention of spread of poultry and pig diseases.
China's pork imports fell further in 2023
In 2023, China imported a total of 2.72 million tons of pork and offal, a 5% decrease from the previous year and half the imports from 3 years ago.
UK pig meat production at five-year low in 2023
Clean pig kill in 2023 fell 10% year on year to the lowest annual clean pig kill in a decade.