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The FAO Meat Price Index reached an all-time high in March
In March, pig meat prices registered the steepest monthly increase on record since 1995.
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Forecasts for Canadian swine production in 2022
The Canadian swine sector will see slaughter levels recover somewhat in 2022 however disease impacts will see a slightly smaller pig crop in 2022 amidst higher losses.
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Why is the price jumping?
Europe has over 10 million sows, Germany is the second-largest hog producer. Germany is going to pull hog prices higher in all of Europe.
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European Farmers Turn to GM Feed to Replace Corn From Ukraine
European farmers are set to buy more genetically modified animal feed from the U.S. and South America after Russia’s invasion cut off corn shipments from Ukraine.
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Philippines takes measures regarding pork and feed in light of Russia-Ukraine conflict
A comprehensive set of measures are now being implemented to ease the impact of the current Russia-Ukraine crisis on the Philippine economy.
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China expected to import 20% less pork in 2022
The United States Department of Agriculture estimates China's hog production in 2022 to reach 665 million head, a 2% increase over 2021 driven by high beginning stocks and more efficient sows. Producers’ losses as well as government policies designed to stabilize the swine herd are expected to temper production and swine sector volatility in 2022.
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Germany: Further drop in meat consumption in 2021
In 2021, per capita pork consumption decreased by 1.2 kilograms compared to the previous year.
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United States hog inventory down
U.S. hog inventory is down 2% from March 2021 and down 3% from December 1, 2021.
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Thai pig prices have plunged by 30%
Live pig prices in Thailand have dropped by 30% in the last two months due to a limit in stockpiling issued by the Government. As a result, pig prices have dropped from $3.5/kg in January to $2.35/kg at the end of March.
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Pig farming: War in Ukraine forces feed costs to rocket
British pig farmers have warned the industry could collapse as feed prices rise sharply as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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How does the war in Ukraine impact pork markets?
The war in Ukraine has an impact on every sector in agriculture, and that includes pig production. Which short term and longer term effects can be expected?
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Live pig prices are jumping in Germany
In just second week of Macrh, the price has increased by €0.25/kg and stands now at €1.75.
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What to expect in the Chinese pork market this year
Pork imports will drop to 3.3 million tonnes — USDA report.
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Pig price in the EU continues to grow
The increase reported last week was €0.07 (average) in the main producing markets.
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Ireland launches aid for the swine industry
The Irish swine sector is going through its worst financial crisis in 10 years, which is why the government has announced a specific aid scheme.
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Brazil increases pig slaughter in fourth quarter of 2021
Pig slaughter in Brazil increased by 5.8% in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared to the same period in 2020. But compared to the third quarter of 2021, it decreased by 3.2%.
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Faced with the crisis in the pork sector, the EC proposes the creation of a High Level Group
The High Level Group would work to find a solution to the current crisis in the pork sector in the medium and long term.
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UK: Support for improving animal health and welfare
The UK has set out plans for government funded vet visits, grants for animal welfare improvements, and health and welfare priorities for the swine industry.
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English pig farmers are having the toughest time in the industry right now
Food producers said the challenges they face are "the toughest in a generation" as members of the National Farmers Union (NFU) gathered for their annual conference after the first full year of Brexit.
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Pork in cold storage down 6% on year
The USDA says domestic meat supplies in cold storage at the end of January were mostly below year ago levels.