Swine news - Economy

More than 50 scientists, managers, businessmen, and manufacturers attended the launching event of the Vietnam Pig Operation (VPO), marking a turning point in promoting the sustainable development of the pig industry in Vietnam.

The European Commission has released its latest EU agricultural outlook report, which presents the market projections for EU agriculture until 2035.

Federal government reinforces pig farming with PAC funds.

Global wheat, barley, sorghum, and rice prices declined in November while maize prices remained stable.

Pork production in Nicaragua has been developing and has seen significant changes in recent years, due to its high household consumption.

The recent opening incorporates products that are especially valued in Asian markets.

The EU-Mercosur agreement eliminates over 90% of tariffs but faces challenges due to agricultural and environmental concerns.

These proposals aim to strengthen farmers' position and restore the trust between actors in the agri-food supply chain.

The decline was mainly due to lower international pig meat prices.

U.S. pork exports were up year-over-year in October, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), well-positioned to set annual volume and value records in 2024.

Growth in Guatemala’s pork imports outpaced domestic production gains during the past two decades, resulting in import volume overtaking production tonnage in 2021

The European Commission officially launched the European Board on Agriculture and Food (EBAF), thus taking up on one of the recommendations of the final report of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture.

EU deforestation rules are postponed until 2025, giving companies more time to adapt and maintain environmental targets.

The restriction on frozen pork exports has been lifted and chilled pork exports approved.

The Project Management Board “Establishing smart farms and enhancing pig farming value chains in Ninh Binh province, Vietnam” organized a consultation workshop on the Master Plan on smart farming.

The growth is principally driven by anticipated demand increases in the Republic of Korea, Mexico, and the Philippines.

The contraction in production in China, coupled with marginal declines in Thailand and Canada, is expected to offset growth in other key producing regions.

The new Commission, approved by the European Parliament and chaired by Ursula von der Leyen, took office on December 1.

The National Food Safety and Quality Service (SENASA), part of the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Irrigation, is celebrating 32 years at the helm of a critical mission: safeguarding the country's agricultural health and agri-food safety.

Argentina's National Agrifood Health and Quality Service (Senasa) and Chile's Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) are promoting the use of electronic health certification in the international trade of livestock products.

Imports of pigs for slaughter increased by 2% between January and September 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

The Department of Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture, and Rural Development with the World Organization for Animal Health organized the 4th International Workshop on African swine fever in Southeast Asian Countries.

These are the main findings of the latest monthly agri-food trade report published today by the European Commission.

Pig exports increased in the first nine months of 2024, according to data published by the GPP, provided by INE as preliminary data.