United States calls on pork market access in Thailand
The two sides reaffirmed the importance of working together to strengthen the trade relationship and agreed to continue their dialogue on the full range of issues.
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Drought in Europe: the Commission offers further support to European farmers
Farmers will be able to receive a higher percentage of their direct and rural development payments in advance and also they will be granted greater flexibility to use land that would normally not be used for production.
ASF continues to threaten the global pork market
According to Rabobank, African swine fever (ASF) continues to threaten the global pork market, not only by causing a production drop in Asian countries, but also adding uncertainty to trade and production prospects in other parts of the world.
First emergence of ASF in Slovakia
Slovakia confirms, for the first time, ASF in its territory. The disease has affected pigs kept on backyard farms near the border with Hungary.
Commission refers Germany to the Court for its failure to apply EU rules on VAT for farmers
The Commission has decided to refer Germany to the Court of Justice of the EU for not applying the EU Value Added Tax (VAT) scheme for farmers correctly.
SPACE 2019 : The programme
The programme of conferences and meetings at SPACE will once again be full and varied, with nearly 70 conferences and meetings already confirmed.
ASF simulation exercise in Mexico
More than 500 people will participate in the African Swine Fever (ASF) Mega-Drill in Mexico, including observers from the USA, Canada and Central America.
Argentina: record harvest for the 2018/19 season
The July report on agricultural estimations confirms the maximum historic volume. It also highlights the important production of maize and wheat.
Bulgaria confirms the largest ASF outbreak on domestic pigs
The new confirmed outbreak, near the border with Romania, housed 17,000 susceptible animals.
Stonehaven Incubate and Nuritas sign partnership agreement to bring artificial intelligence to animal health
The joint venture will use cutting-edge AI technology to discover and develop advanced animal health solutions, with an initial focus on exploring feed ingredients.
May 2019: EU agri-food exports continue at record pace
Looking at product categories, the increase in export values was driven in particular by pork meat (+156) and spirits and liqueurs (+151).
Bulgaria: massive information campaign to prevent the spread of the ASF
The Ministry launches a massive information campaign in the Bulgarian risk areas to prevent the spread of the African swine fever.
UK pork exports reached record levels
UK pork exports soared to record levels in May, thanks largely to increased volumes heading to China.
China: pork production drops by 5.5%
Pork production has dropped by 5,5%, with a total of 24.7 million tonnes.
IPIC and Secure Pork Supply will help producers be prepared
Is your farm ready for a foreign animal disease? What can you do to prepare yourself and your farms? Planning ahead for an outbreak may reduce some of the stress for you and your employees while preparing the appropriate actions for your operation.
CP Foods’ developed contract farming model to strengthen farmer’s competitiveness
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (CP Foods) revised its contract farming agreement to allow more involvement of farmers in decision making process, assuring them of fair treatment.