The second half of 2013 offers better prospects for the global pork market on factors such as strong export demand for pork, higher prices and declining production, according to the “Rabobank Pork Quarterly”. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2013
European Commission urges 9 Member States to implement sow stalls ban
The European Commission urged nine EU Member States for not complying with EU Directive (EC) 2001/88 on the protection of pigs, which introduces a ban on the use of individual stalls for pregnant sows and gilts on January 1st. Continue reading
FAO ON CEREAL TRADE
World trade in cereals in 2012/13 is forecast to reach nearly 303 million tonnes, 5.4 million tonnes more than predicted in February, but 4.5 percent (14.2 million tonnes) less than the record registered in 2011/12. Continue reading
FAO CEREAL SUPPLY OUTLOOK
FAO’s latest forecast for world cereal production in 2012 has been revised upward by 4 million tonnes since the February figure to 2 306 million tonnes, but still about 2 percent down from the previous year’s record. Continue reading
RUSSIA REQUESTS NEW MEASURES TO SPANISH VETERINARY SERVICES ON THE EXPORT OF MEAT
Following results of inspections carried out at Spanish plants in March 2013 and negotiations held between the Rosselkhoznadzor and Agricultural Production Health Department of the Ministry of Agriculture held in Moscow on March 27, 2013, Continue reading
US FARMERS WILL INCREASE CORN PLANTINGS IN 2013
US farmers intend to boost 2013 corn planted area slightly but trim soybean area from 2012, the US Department of Agriculture said in its March 28 annual Prospective Plantings report. Continue reading