France: Strategic Plan for the pig sector in the Great West
In a joint statement, on March 11th, the PRCs of Brittany and Pays de la Loire, and the NPPA announced that “they strongly support the project for the creation of a POA”.
Swine news - Economy
US: Pork export volume just short of 2017 record
Pork export volume came up just short of the record set in 2017 while value slipped 1 percent year-over-year.
Argentina: strengthening of agricultural and livestock health and food safety
Through an agreement signed by the President of the SENASA, Mr Ricardo Negri, and the General Manager of the Inter American Institute for Agricultural Cooperation, Mr Manuel Otero, in Buenos Aires.
Commission welcomes agreement to better protect geographical indications
With this political agreement, EU geographical indications can have improved protection at multilateral level.
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NewsThe European meat industry asks China to accept regionalization
In a seminar held in Beijing on February 21st, the European meat industry encouraged China to apply regionalization to the trade of meat from countries affected by diseases such as African swine fever.
Food supply chain: Parliament's support to ban unfair trading practices
The European Parliament voted on a new set of EU rules that will ensure protection of 100% of European farmers as well as small and mid-range suppliers against unfair trading practices in the food supply chain.
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PIC’s ..USDA/FDA: Formal agreement to regulate cell-cultured meat
USDA and FDA announce a formal agreement to regulate cell-cultured food products from cell lines of livestock and poultry.
Russia: Agriculture doesn't support the food embargo
The initiative of the Federal Customs Service (FCS) to increase the Russian food embargo, established since 2014, didn't have the support of the Ministry of Agriculture.
France: pig production in 2018
Increase in production, decrease in exports and worsening of the trade deficit.
South Korea authorises new Brazilian meat plants
Of the nine plants just authorised, nine produce pork and four fowl.
Ukraine: Commercial producers have increased the pig herd
Over the year, a number of ‘industrial’ pigs in Ukraine went up by 2%.
Organic farming in the EU: A fast growing sector
Organic does not appear to take off as quickly in further food products, such as beverages (excluding wine) and meat.
The FAO Meat Price Index was up slightly
The FAO Meat Price Index was up slightly, supported by higher prices of bovine and pig meat.
China simplifies the processes for importing Brazilian meat
The Chinese health authorities have approved a new format for the certification of official veterinarians authorised to sign International Health Certificates.
Mexico to stimulate pig production
The SADER and the pig producers will coordinate themselves to stimulate the productivity and modernisation of the small and medium farms.
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NewsGermany and Spain, the main pork exporters
Germany and Spain were the main European pork exporters, with a share of 23% and 22% respectively.
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NewsEuropean pork exports have trebled in the last 20 years
Between 1998 and 2018, the European exports have gone from 1,238,138 tonnes to 3,927,308 tonnes.
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NewsStability in the European pork exports
Exports were similar to those in 2017, with a rise by only 0.3%.
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NewsMain pork producers in the EU in 2018
In the first 11 months of 2018, Germany was the main pork producer, followed by Spain and France.
EU: Commission increases national support to farmers
The ceiling for national support to farmers will rise significantly, allowing greater flexibility and efficiency, notably in times of crisis and situations demanding a swift response by the public authorities.
Poland authorised to provide a different presentation of pig carcasses
Due to current normal commercial practices, pig carcasses are presented in Poland with the flare fat, kidneys and/or diaphragm and without the external auditory canal.
Increase in pig slaughterings in Spain
In the first 11 months of 2018, pig slaughterings grew by almost 5%.
Decrease in the Danish pig census
As of January 2109, the all the categories in the Danish pig census have dropped.
Germany: pig slaughterings in 2018
Year-to-year pig slaughterings dropped by 3%.
