Antonio Aguilera, our farm manager at Los Martinez del Puerto, collecting the prestigious award. Continue reading
TULIPS, FLEUR DE LIS AND THE ECONOMIC BUBBLES
Tulip mania or tulipomania was a period in the Dutch Golden Age during which contract prices for bulbs of the recently introduced tulip reached extraordinarily high levels and then suddenly collapsed. Continue reading
USA PIG OUTLOOK
RUSSIA AND AFRICAN SWINE FEVER
The Russian ban on pork imports from the EU remains the number one topic of conversation throughout Europe. However, the EU slaughter pig prices are staying on the level so far achieved this week. Continue reading
ALTERNATIVES TO PIG CASTRATION
Since 2010 The European Commission and representatives of the swine sector voluntarily agreed to abandon surgical castration of piglets before January 2018 (European Declaration on alternatives to surgical castration of pigs; SANCO 2010).
USA PIG OUTLOOK
Weekly USA commodities and pork prices for pig producers. Continue reading
THE PORK SECTOR IN CHINA
With more money in their pockets, millions of Chinese are seeking richer diets and switching to meat such as pork, which is China’s second-most important staple. Continue reading
INSECTS FOR PIG FEEDS
The use of insects as an alternative source of protein in animal feed is becoming more globally appealing. However, EU law currently prohibits including protein derived from insects in animal feed – with the exception of feed intended for fish or shellfish. Continue reading
SOYBEANS DECLINE DUE TO RAIN IN SOUTH AMERICA
Soybeans fell to the lowest price in more than six weeks as persistent rain in South American growing areas improved crop prospects. Corn and wheat also declined. Continue reading
WEEKLY USA COMMODITIES&PORK REPORT
Weekly USA commodities&pork prices for pig producers. Continue reading