Ukraine - Pig population is growing
The Ukrainian Statistics Committee reported that as of September 1, 2009 Pig population showed 7.4 million heads which is 7.5% up.
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Brazil – Increase in swine production
During the second quarter of 2009 the number of sacrificed animals increased by 4.6% compared to the same period of 2008 and by 3.6% compared to 2007, reaching a total of 7.588 million head.
Dimension and design of the weaner unit
Danish trials indicate that pen shape should be rectangular with a 2:1 length:width ratio, which accommodates activities such as resting, eating, defecating as well as social activities.
USA - Integrators and cooperatives reduce the number of breeders
The 25 biggest integrators and producers of swine livestock in the United States have reduced the number of breeders by around 200,000 head in just one year (-6%).
Australia - The value of farming on the rise
The gross value of total Australian agricultural production increased 20 per cent from 2006-07 to $43.3 billion in 2007-08, according to new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Poland – Slight increase in the swine population
Figures for the Polish swine population in July 2009 show a 2% increase compared to April 2009, reaching a total of over 14 million head, though this continues to be 7% below the figures for July 2008.
Canada - Quebec backs more ASRA advances to hog farmers
The Quebec government will spot the province's ag lending agency another $233 million for loans, partly to go toward a new round of advances for hog producers.
European pig herd still in decline
The European pig herd is continuing to fall. Even though it is falling at a much slower rate.
FAO - Food production will have to increase by 70 percent
Producing 70 percent more food for an additional 2.3 billion people by 2050 while at the same time combating poverty and hunger, using scarce natural resources more efficiently and adapting to climate change are the main challenges world agriculture will face in the coming decades, according to an FAO discussion paper.
Denmark - Increasing exports of piglets
The latest figures for the Danish export of piglets, sows and slaughter pigs show great increases.
Ghana - Pig farmers shut piggeries as demand falls following swine flu scare
Dwindling fortunes in the pig industry is forcing many farmers in the Ashanti Region to either cease production or convert their farms to produce poultry.
MARFRIG acquires SEARA from Cargill
The agreement is initially worth US$ 706.2 million in cash with the assumption of US$ 193.8 million in debt.
France – Data on the swine census in Brittany
The latest livestock survey in Brittany, the region where the main part of French porcine is produced (56% of the total), showed a decrease of 1% in the swine population compared with 2001. There was also a decrease of 17% in swine herds, dropping from 7,700 in 2001 to 6,400 in 2008. (Original in French. Read Google translation here).
Vissan Co to build $39m food processing factory
Vissan Ltd Co will develop a food processing complex worth VND700 billion (US$39 million) in the southern province of Long An, pursuant to an investment licence granted by the provincial People’s Committee.
USA - Record feed grain supply and use: E.R.S.
For 2009 and 2010, U.S. feed grain production is forecast at 344.8 million metric tons, up 5.2 million from a month ago and up 18.9 million from 2008-09, according to the Feed Outlook, a report from the Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Smithfield Foods Announces Resignation of Director
Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced today that Paul Fribourg advised the Company that he is resigning as a member of the Company's Board of Directors because he does not support the Company's previously announced $250 million equity offering.