Ukraine: Livestock down
Pigs livestock in Ukraine as of September 1, 2011, made up 8.102 million heads, which is 3.2% less against the same period of 2010.
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Government support to agriculture in OECD countries fell to 18%
Government support to agriculture in OECD countries fell to 18% of total farm receipts in 2010, a record low linked to high commodity prices. Support to producers stood at $227 billion (EUR 172 billion) in OECD countries in 2010. Most government support is still given in ways that distort production and trade while doing relatively little to improve productivity and competitiveness, ensure sustainable resource use or help farmers cope with risk.
Vietnam agriculture ministry seeks help for meat producers
The agriculture ministry is considering tax incentives and other support for the animal husbandry sector in order to bring down food prices, news website VnExpress reported Sunday.
Charoen Pokphand Group answers China's call for modern agriculture
The company had signed with the provincial government of Jilin with an investment totaling RMB 7,900 million that will consist of farming 3 million broilers, 1 million swine and 100 million chickens for meat per year.
Australia: Ag council to fight pork imports
The State Government's new Agribusiness Council has put the well-documented flood of pork imports high on its strategic battle plan.
As we sow part 3: the corporate farm
As farmers leave the land in record numbers, agribusiness and the associated industrialization of agriculture continue to expand.
Spain: first semester sees an increase in the slaughter of pigs
During the first semester of this year the number of pigs slaughtered in Spain has increased by 1.84% compared to the same period last year.
France: continued reduction in the slaughter of pigs
In May of 2011, the production of pork in France decreased by 1%. In June of 2011 the downward trend in slaughters continued, with a decrease of 1.8%.
As we sow part 2: farming for wages
As farmers leave the land in record numbers, agribusiness and the associated industrialization of agriculture continue to expand.
As we sow part 1: where are the farmers?
As farmers leave the land in record numbers, agribusiness and the associated industrialization of agriculture continue to expand.
South Korea: Impact of disease on consumption and production in livestock sector is forecast to be significant
Even with the news that the worst of the livestock sector disease problems are now somewhat under control, the impact on both production and consumption is forecast to be significant. While consumption of grains and pork is forecast to fall, production of pork is expected to do so significantly, meaning that meat prices have risen in many areas of the country.
What is a "Factory Farm" or "Mega Farm"?
Hear what Ryan thinks about large, intensive, modern hog farms.
Paraguay signs agricultural agreements with FAO
Paraguay and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization signed three cooperation agreements in this capital Monday linked to food programs worth over one million USD. The documents were signed by Paraguayan Foreign Minister Jorge Lara and Alberto Lopez Meza, FAO representative in Paraguay.
Assessing animals in the growing phase
It is practically impossible to inspect all the pigs individually during routine control visits.
How a Factoy farm is built?
It's not an old fashioned barn-raising... it's a combination of research, planning and experience that goes into constructing a modern swine facility. The construction must prove to be healthy and comfortable for the hogs, while also positively affecting the environment, providing the farmer with the ability to maximize resources and minimize costs.