Canada: improved food inspection model
The aim of the improved food inspection model is a more effective and efficient food inspection system with clearly defined responsibilities for industry and government.
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Ireland: Minister McEntee launches a new group called Organic Focus
Minister McEntee emphasised that this new group is "a forum for meaningful discussion on issues that substantially impact the Organic Sector.
Malta: Pig population down by 34% in a year
In December 2011, the pig population amounted to 46,287 heads, down by 34.4 per cent, or 24,296 over 2010.
TOPIGS sows: 28.8 weaned piglets per year
Pig farms with TOPIGS sows produced an average of 28.8 weaned piglets per sow per year in 2011. The top 10% of farms achieved 31.6 weaned piglets per sow per year.
Feeding for 30TM initiative highlighted at World Pork Expo
Industry leaders discuss importance of sow nutrition and management at Land O’Lakes Purina Feed’s Sow Nutrition Forum.
Hypor first to market with Genomic Selection
Hypor today announced its first-to-market full Genomic Selection breeding program that enhances accuracy in genetic selection for pig breeding.
Quality Equipment: new housing and equipment brochures
Equipment and housing specialist, Quality Equipment, has produced three new brochures to help pig producers.
Poland: significant reduction in pig herd
In the last year, the number of heads of pigs has undergone a 12% reduction.
Annual European Union greenhouse gas inventory 1990/2010 and inventory report 2012
GHG emissions from the agricultural sector contributed nearly 10 per cent of total emissions in the EU-27 in 2010.
Cherkizovo Group invests in swine nucleus unit, acquires active land bank in Black Earth region to secure grain supply
OJSC Cherkizovo Group announces the acquisition of a set of agricultural assets in Central Russia. Acquired assets include a swine nucleus unit, grain storage facilities and an active land bank in one of the most fertile regions of Russia.
European Commissioner John Dalli promises to review the transport times for animals sent to slaugther
Nine MEPs handed over a petition to John Dalli (8hours.eu) signed by 1.1 million people.
European Union and China step up cooperation in agriculture and rural development
Priority sectors for cooperation may include: food security, international cooperation, environmental-friendly agriculture, organic farming, and food safety.
Australia: pork and poultry industries tickled pink
In 2011 the industry bucked this downward trend with Australian pork production increasing 1.7 per cent.
"Product of Canada and the USA" labeling system should apply to beef and pork
A simplified "Product of Canada and the USA" labeling system should apply to beef and pork as well as livestock raised, processed, and traded between Canada and the United States, recommends a new study.
FAO: Food Price Index drops sharply
It averaged 204 points and was 9 points down from April. This was the lowest level since September 2011 and about 14 percent below its peak in February 2011.
Spain: 5% increase in pork production
Pork production during the first quarter of this year reached 960,906 tons.