Guatemala - Classical Swine Fever
The veterinary authorities have sent a report to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) about an outbreak of classical swine fever (CSF) in Guatemala.
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Westfleisch experiencing sustainable growth
Westfleisch is setting its sights on sustainable growth. In early 2010, the internationally active producer and marketer of meet products from Westphalia, Germany, will be submitting a comprehensive sustainability report for the first time, as reports Dr. Helfried Giesen, Managing Director of Westfleisch eG, Muenster at the start of the Anuga 2009 exhibition in Cologne.
Philippines: hog production inched up 1.2% in 2009
Philippine hog production rose by a mere 1.2% in 2009, but this is still better than the 1.6% contraction it suffered in 2008.
Mexico: the pork sector recovered quickly from H1N1 epidemic
The pork sector recovered quickly from April's H1N1 epidemic. Pork production for 2009 have fallen by only 0.6% y-o-y.
Chile: eating and producing less meat
Overall, per capita, consumption of meat, including beef, chicken, pork and turkey, decreased in 2009 from 70.1 kilos in 2008 to 66.7 kilos last year.
Canada: Government invests in British Columbia's organic farming sector
The Government of Canada announced an investment of up to $900,000 to help the Certified Organic Associations of BC implement a new and comprehensive market development strategy for the organics industry.
USA - NIFA awards funding for animal health and production research
USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced $24 million in grants to study animal heath, reproduction, breeding, genetics and nutrition. The agriculture animal industry plays a crucial role in the success and growth of the nation’s economy, accounting for 42 percent of forecast U.S. agricultural receipts in 2009.
Hungary - State aid: Commission temporarily authorises Hungary to grant limited amounts of aid of up to €15,000 to farmers
The European Commission has authorised under State aid rules a Hungarian scheme worth some EUR 18.2 million (HUF 5000 million) aimed at supporting farmers who encounter difficulties as a result of the current economic crisis.
Italy - State aid: Commission temporarily authorises Italy to grant limited amounts of aid up to €15,000 to farmers
The European Commission has authorised today under the State aid rules an Italian scheme with a budget worth an estimated €320 million aimed at supporting farmers who encounter difficulties as a result of the current financial and economic crisis.
EBRD continues to support meat processing sector in Bulgaria
€6.5 million new financing to Boni Holding to improve company’s efficiency
Maple Leaf Reclosable Bacon
According to a recent national survey, Canadians are passionate about bacon. When asked to choose between bacon and sex, more than four in 10 (43%) chose bacon! Maple Leaf commissioned this Angus Reid For the Love of Bacon survey to mark the launch of their newest product innovation, Maple Leaf Reclosable Bacon.
United Kingdom – Increase in pig farm incomes
Despite total Income from Farming (TIFF) in the UK fell by nearly 7 per cent in 2009, according to the latest official estimates, the value of United Kingdom pig production increased 17 percent to £1 billion, the highest value seen since 1997.
USA - USDA appoints pork delegate body for 2010
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the appointment of 154 pork producers and six importers to the 2010 National Pork Producers Delegate Body. All of the appointees will serve a one-year term.
European Union - Dedicated EU body needed to ensure enforcement of European waste law, says Commission study
A European Commission study published today recommends setting up a dedicated European body to oversee the implementation and enforcement of EU waste law. The study is part of a series of steps being taken by the Commission to improve waste management and ensure it meets the standards set by EU legislation to protect citizens and the environment.
Philippine pork supply remains tight, higher prices expected
Despite the improving output of the Philippine hog industry, the country will continue to experience a tight supply of pork meat at least until April 2010.
OJSC Cherkizovo Group: trading update for full year 2009
During the year Cherkizovo’s new pork farms in Lipetsk and Tambov operated at close to full capacity, and sales volumes in the pork division in 2009 increased by 38%.