USA - U.S. hog inventory down 2 percent
U.S. inventory of all hogs and pigs on December 1, 2009 was 65.8 million head. This was down 2 percent from December 1, 2008 and down 2 percent from September 1, 2009.
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United Kingdom - Pork imports fall in 2009
Pork imports this year have shown a big drop, mostly due to the weakness of the sterling against the Euro says BPEX Senior Economic Analyst Tony Fowler.
Cambodia - Thai imports harming pig prices, farmers say
Pig imports from Thailand have pushed down prices and led to the closure of hundreds of pig farms, sector representatives said.
Brazil - Processing structure
Some 80% of pigs are produced by integrators and another 20% by independent producers.
USA - Illinois grant enhances knowledge of boar semen
A $900,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will enable University of Illinois researchers to advance the knowledge and practical application of frozen boar semen in swine herds across the United States.
European Union - Commission temporarily authorises the Netherlands to grant limited amounts of aid of up to €15,000 to farmers
The European Commission authorised a Dutch scheme with a budget of €2.81 million which aims at supporting farmers who encounter difficulties as a result of the current economic crisis.
Sweet smell of success for boars
Pork CRC supported 4th year animal science honours student at Western Australia’s Murdoch University, Amy Lealiifano, has found that vaccinating boars for the second time with Improvac close to a fortnight before slaughter effectively controls boar taint, while also not blowing out fat levels.
United Kingdom - Scottish Government approve the increase in QMS levy rates
This decision will allow QMS to continue its pivotal role in further promoting the profile of Scottish beef, lamb and pork at home and abroad and fund ground-breaking research projects.
Philippines - Weak demand dampens price rise for pork, chicken
Weak demand has kept prices of pork and chicken in the Philippines from rising too much in the first two weeks of December, which traditionally is a season of high prices in the country.
United Kingdom - Farmers offered new green funding deal
Farmers will get financial help to invest in energy-saving equipment and slash their energy bills by a total of £4 million, and 25,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, using interest-free loans from the Carbon Trust.
Denmark - Continuing increases in exports of piglets
According to the Danish Agriculture and Food Council exports of piglets continue to increase and numbers are expected to reach 7.2 mill pigs before the turn of the year. This is an increase of 2 mio piglets or 38 %.
Atria invests in pig farming in Russia
Atria Plc has signed a shareholders' agreement with the Danish company AS Dan Invest concerning pig production in Russia. Atria will have a 26 % stake in the Russian company OOO Dan Invest, which is the owner of two pig farms: one in Krasnodar and one in Tambov.
Cherkizovo’s products are awarded 12 medals for quality
Cherkizovo OJS, one of Russia’s leading integrated and diversified meat producers, is pleased to announce that it has recently won several gold, silver and bronze awards for its high quality products.
European Union - Commission approves acquisition of Seara by Marfrig
The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the meat company Seara Alimentos Ltda. and associated companies by meat producer Marfrig Alimentos S.A., both of Brazil.
Thailand, China and South Korea - A/H1N1 virus found in pigs
In the last few days the IOE has reported on the appearance of cases of flu due to the A/H1N1 virus in swine herds in Thailand and China while other sources have also reported its appearance in pigs in South Korea.
European Union - EU27 real agricultural income per worker down by 12.2%
EU27 real agricultural income per worker has decreased by 12.2% in 2009, following a decrease by 2.5% in 2008, according to first estimates issued by Eurostat, the Statistical Office of the European Communities . This decline results from a reduction in real agricultural income (-14.2%), together with a fall in agricultural labour input (-2.2%).