The U.S. livestock sector is projected to increase production over the next decade
Pork production rises over the projection period, with increases also supported by rising slaughter weights.
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Spanish swine sector estimates for 2016 a growth
Spanish swine sector estimates for 2016 a growth of 3.5 percent for total slaughters and of 3.9 percent of pork production.
Largest number of pigs in Germany and Spain
Germany (28.3 million swine, or 19% of the EU total) and Spain (26.6 million, or 18%) were by far the two Member States with the largest numbers in 2014.
How to care for 7,000 pigs
It’s a full time job to make sure pigs have 24-hour access to food, fresh water and to keep their housing clean and cool.
The Brazilian pork production grew by 5%
The Brazilian pork production rose by 4.95% in 2015 in comparison with 2014, with a total production of 3,643 million tonnes.
Too many pigs
Spanish abattoirs are slaughtering at their maximum capacity, but nevertheless, several weeks will be needed (probably until late February) to reabsorb the accumulation of delayed pigs.
French pig market marked by fragility in 2015
In the first nine months of 2015 the exports fell by 8%.
Chile beats a record in pork exports
In 2015, 55% of the Chilean pork was exported, so the Chilean industry has become established as a leader in meat exports.
We are stepping on solid ground, or where to start the recovery from
In order to dream of better prices we must find a bottom from where to rebound. We are very probably there, although Spanish market is, right now, heavier than the German one.
Spain: increase by 7% in pig slaughterings
During the first 9 months of this year, 34,186,648 pigs have been slaughtered in the Spanish abattoirs.
Forecasts for the Brazilian pig sector
According to the data published by the ABPA, it is expected that pork production in Brazil reaches 3,643 million tonnes this year.
Germany: Meat production down in the third quarter of 2015
The quantity of pork produced amounted to 1.3 million tonnes and was thus down by a mere 0.2% year on year.
Pigmeat production is expected to expand by less than 2% by 2025
Following a strong recovery in 2014 and 2015, pigmeat production is expected to expand by less than 2 % by 2025 as compared with 2015.
Hong Kong domestic pork production expected to be stable
According to FAS-USDA, domestic production in Hong Kong is expected to be stable, rising slightly to 140,000 MT (1,727,000 head) and 142,000 MT (1,732,000 head) in 2015 and 2016, respectively.
The Polish pig census decreases
The total pig census as of June 2015 has dropped by 0.7% with respect to the same period in 2014.
Pork consumption increases in Central America
As published by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture's foreign affairs newsletter, pork consumption is increasing in Central America.