Germany: pig census and number of farms
Among other factors, the decrease in the number of fattening pigs has contributed to this drop.
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EU budget: New Single Market programme to empower and protect Europeans
For the next long-term EU budget 2021-2027, the Commission is proposing a new, dedicated €4 billion programme to empower and protect consumers and enable Europe's many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to take full advantage of a well-functioning Single Market.
Current situation of ASF in the European Union
Next, we present data on the evolution of African swine fever in pigs and wild boars in the EU countries between 2014 and June 2018.
EU : Compound feed production in 2017 vs 2016
On the pig feed side, the evolution year to year is positive again, after a slight set back in 2016.
Topigs Norsvin opens Delta Canada research center
On June 27, Topigs Norsvin held the official opening of its new research center Delta Canada. The opening event was visited by almost 1000 customers and other relations.
Students will compete at Agromek Student Challenge
This year, Agromek will present an interesting innovation – the Agromek Student Challenge.
New Hypor hire brings wealth of experience
Hypor is adding Charlie McKenzie, a pork industry veteran, to its sales force.
DanBred opens A.I. station and multipliers in Japan
DanBred has signed an exclusive distributor agreement with CIMCO to establish sale of DanBred genetics in Japan.
Palital is becoming independent
Palion has acquired the remaining shares from their joint-venture partner Bewital.
Advance innovation in Canada's swine sector
Minister MacAulay announces $12.7 million to advance innovation in Canada's swine sector.
EU agri-food exports remain high
The latest monthly agri-food trade report shows that the EU exports remain strong at €11.1 billion in April 2018. This represents an increase of 3.7% compared to April 2017.
EFSA and Joint Research Centre renew cooperation agreement
On 26 June 2018, Vladimír Šucha, JRC Director General, and Bernhard Url, Executive Director of EFSA, renewed the collaboration agreement between the two institution.
Vietnam exports first batch of fresh pork
The pork shipment is considered a success of the domestic animal farming sector because this is the first time a company in Vietnam has fulfilled another country’s technical and quality requirements to export pork.
USA: Reorganize primary federal food safety functions into a single agency
Reorganize Primary Federal Food Safety Functions into a Single Agency, the Federal Food Safety Agency Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services.
EU court condemns Germany for exceeding nitrate limits
The EU's top court has found Germany guilty of failing to combat high levels of nitrate in groundwater.
FVE: position paper on the use of cameras in the slaughterhouses
FVE supports the use of high quality, well-placed, accessible CCTV operating to agreed standards and protocols.