Canada: governments invest in on-farm food safety projects
More than half of all projects (165) will take place on hog farms.
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VIV Asia 2015
VIV Asia, the international trade show based on the 'Feed to Meat' principle has been held in Bangkok, Thailand from March 11-13, 2015.
United Kingdom: decrease in England breeding pig herd
Acording to Defra, the total number of pigs in England has increased by 1.5% since December 2013 to 3.7 million. Fattening pigs rose by 2.2% which was partly offset by a fall of 3.8% in breeding pigs.
Russia/ China: operations of pork producing establishments interested in export to China
The dialogue was focused on the forthcoming visit of Chinese experts to Russia aimed at familiarization with operations of pork producing establishments interested in export to China.
A Taste Of Success From Moore Work On Boar Taint
The study, by PhD candidate Karen Moore of WA Department of Agriculture and Food, also showed that androstenone was higher in entire male pigs grown out to heavier live weights (107kg v 74 kg).
France: China opens its market to French charcuterie
The Chinese inspection service (AQSIQ) recently published a list with the first three French establishments authorized to export cured meat products to China.
OIE and and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reinforce their collaboration
Several topics of mutual interest were explored, notably the prevention of AMR as well as animal disease information systems, including zoonosis.
Mexico: agriculture and livestock exports grow by 15%
According to the data of the INEGI, the food and agriculture exports (that include the agriculture and livestock, and agribusiness subsectors) reached USD25,614 million in 2014.
FAO: 2015 wheat output seen dipping slightly from record 2014 level
FAO has further raised its estimate of 2014 world cereal production, now seen at 2.542 billion tonnes, amounting to 20 million tonnes or one percent higher than in 2013.
European Union: new short-term agricultural market outlook
A higher pig herd and increased productivity following the implementation of welfare rules in the sow sector should create conditions for a continuous recovery in production over the projection period at around 23 million tonnes.
Ceva posts strong double-digit growth again in 2014
Consolidated sales of the Ceva Group reached €766m at the end of 2014, representing growth of 23%
Chile is very close to being declared free of Classical Swine fever
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) recommended that Chile be declared a country free of Classical Swine Fever (CSF).
Spain: positive balance of meat exports in 2014
Exports of fresh pork (EU + third countries) were remarkable, reaching 1.34 million tonnes, and raising over €2,800 M.
FAO food price index declines further in February, led by sugar
Lower prices for cereals, meat and especially sugar more than offset an increase in milk and palm oil prices.
European Union: Commission opens Private Storage Aid for pigmeat
The measure was published in the Official Journal on friday and enters into force today Monday 9 March.
2015 Canadian Agricultural Outlook
Growing strength in the cattle and hog industry, strong crop sales, and relatively stable input costs produced a record farm income in 2014 and will continue to sustain the agricultural economy in 2015.