InterPIG - Costs of pig meat production
The average cost of production in the EU was £1.56/kg deadweight, a six per cent increase in sterling terms compared to 2012.
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Prices below production costs
In our sector we know well that if Germany sneezes the whole of Europe catches a cold. Last Wednesday the prices dropped by €0.04 in Germany…
United Kingdom: Total Income from Farming 2013 – 2nd estimate
The pig meat value rose by £143 million, to £1,282 million.
Spain: the foreign food and agriculture trade is one of the pillars of the economic recovery
Ms. Isabel García Tejerina presented the Annual Directory “Food Production in Spain in 2014”, produced by MERCASA with the data of 2013.
InterPIG 2013: clear leadership position of the Spanish pig sector
The data confirm the leadership position of the Spanish pig sector regarding the economic results, with a positive economic margin of +€0.09/kg.
United Kingdom: new pig prices
On 8 October 2014 the GB DAPP (Deadweight Average Pig Price) was replaced by the GB SPP (Standard Pig Price) and the GB APP (All Pig Price).
Oxygen, Fuel and a Spark—Looks like fire ahead for US producers
All the ingredients required for a pig industry expansion: Oxygen (PEDv becoming manageable) + fuel (high profits and lower feed ingredient prices ahead) + a spark (intentions to farrow 3-4 % more sows).
Downfall
All the European markets lower the prices very quickly to position their meat as best as possible with respect to its rivals. The search for alternative markets is essential…
Philippines: DA moves to ensure pork and chicken supply for the Holidays
Currently, the Agriculture agency is monitoring the prices and supply to prevent possibilities of price spikes and shortage when the demand for these commodities increases during the holidays.
Resisting is winning
During July Germany has made a strong challenge that is difficult to process for the whole of Europe.
FAO Food Price Index down for the second consecutive month
Meat prices averaged 189.1 points in May, nearly unchanged from April.
May: prosperity for the farmers
If no disturbing health factors appear, this year will be remembered as a very positive one.
Rabobank: ongoing PEDv to have material impact on pork supply
Rabobank believes the outbreak of PEDv in the US, Mexico, Japan and South Korea will lead to a likely decline in global pork production in 2014.
Firmness of the European prices without Russia. Crisis in America
The future for the European pig producers seems clear and the heart of the matter lies in knowing how the different markets will reposition themselves.
United Kingdom: BPEX to enhance historical pig price reporting
The all new GB All Pigs Price (GB APP) will have the same specification as the DAPP but data will be collected from sellers rather than buyers as at present.
Meatless Monday as an economic survival strategy rather than an ethical choice?
Increased prices for pork will lead to decreases in quantity demanded by the vast majority of consumers, export and domestic. This is especially the case in the current structurally high unemployment situation which has seen inflation-adjusted per capita personal income fall steadily since the market crash of 2007.