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Monthly Archives: September 2013
WEEKLY USA COMMODITIES&PORK REPORT
Weekly USA commodities&pork prices for pig producers. Continue reading
INCREASE IN US FOOD PRICES IN 2006-12
Food price increases have outpaced most other components of consumer demand in the 2006-12 period, the US Department of Agriculture said in its August issue of Amber Waves, the result of a notable increase in the volatility of food and energy commodities prices and other macroeconomic factors. Continue reading
WEEKLY USA COMMODITIES&PORK REPORT
Weekly USA commodities&pork prices for pig producers. Continue reading
UNCERTAINTIES ABOUT EU-27 CEREALS AND MEAT
While early June’s flooding events in central Europe caused limited local damages, the effect of the abundant precipitations on more extended areas may impact negatively final cereal yields. Higher pressure of pests and diseases or soil saturation might occur. This concern is the most dominant weather feature, with downward risk prevailing at the moment. Continue reading
WEEKLY USA COMMODITIES&PORK REPORT
Weekly USA commodities&pork prices for pig producers. Continue reading
DECREASE OF EU PIG MEAT PRODUCTION IN 2013
After two consecutive years of increased pig meat production in the European Union, 2012 marked a 2% decrease. High feed costs, the restructuring process or the implementation of new welfare rules are the main drivers for such a decline in herd numbers and in meat production. Continue reading