Brazil suspends corn and soybean tariffs
Tariffs will be cut to zero for two of the country's most important grains, corn and soybeans, in order to maintain the balance in the supply of these products in the domestic market.
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Argentina: Pork exports increase 63%
Between January and September 2020 exports of Argentine pork products and by-products have increased by 63%, with China being the main destination.
EU: Conclusions on the farm to fork strategy
For the first time, the entire food system is taken into account as a whole – from producers to consumers.
China's pork and commodity markets continue to stabilize
Pig production continues to recover. In September pork prices fell slightly. Corn and wheat prices are up, soybean prices are down.
EU agri-food trade back on an upward trend
Despite COVID-19 and uncertainties related to Brexit, EU27 agri-food trade continued to grow in the first six months of 2020, the net trade balance boosted by continued strong exports of pig meat.
Brazil: New increase in pig production costs
The increase in the pig production cost index was driven by the 5.93% variation in nutrition costs.
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..US: Exports of feed grains down 5% in 2019/2020
U.S. exports of feed grains in all forms (GIAF) end marketing year at nearly 101 million metric tons.
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NewsThe future of EU livestock sector - sustainability
The European Commission has published the external study, ‘Study on Future of EU livestock: How to contribute to a sustainable agricultural sector?’, to contribute to the debate on the sustainability of the livestock sector.
Germany: Temporary closure of Weidemark slaughterhouse due to COVID-19 cases
The slaughterhouse will remain closed for 22 days.
Germany: Pork plants working Sundays and holidays to support pig producers
The German minister is not yet considering private storage and has emphasized the need to reduce the number of pigs in pens.
Global pork production will be up in 2021, USDA forecasts global trade
Global pork production forecast to be higher in 2021 due to recovery from both ASF and COVID-19. Demand from China to fall 6% and US production expected to be up slightly.
Public opinion survey on EU food and farming
Nearly all respondents (95%) think that agriculture and rural areas are important for ‘our future’ in the European Union.
German pork production down in first half of 2020
In the first half of 2020, 2.6 million tons of pork were produced in Germany.
The FAO Meat Price Index down slightly
Year-on-year, the index is down 9.5 points (9.4 percent) from its value in the corresponding month last year.
EU pigmeat production will grow less than expected in 2020
The latest short-term outlook report for EU agricultural markets, by the European Commission, presents trends and prospects for cereals, oilseeds, and pigmeat.
Germany: Pig farming has been decreasing over the years
There are fewer and fewer domestic pigs available for the meat industry in Germany.
China aims for 95% self sufficiency in pork production
China works on developing its livestock industry to rely less on foreign imports of pork.
UK prepares veterinarians for new export requirements
A new training fund aims to boost the number of veterinarians that are qualified to certify products of animal origin for export.
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German pork exports to China double in first half of 2020
More than twice as much pork was exported to China during the first half of the year than in the same period of 2019.
EU German Presidency outlines Agriculture and Food Security priorities
The Presidency will focus on animal welfare, digitalisation and reducing food waste and Farm to fork.
Further funds available for US farmers impacted by COVID-19
An additional $14 billion dollars is available for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19.
Mexico's agrifood surplus increases
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development reported that between January and July of this year the surplus agrifood trade balance increased by 21.4% compared to the same period of the previous year.
Colombia negotiates pork exports with several countries
Colombia works to export pork to China, Korea, and Japan.
Portugal: Decrease in pig slaughter in the first half of 2020
There was a 4.5% reduction in the number of pigs slaughtered in the first half of 2020 compared to the same period of 2019.
