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EU Pig Meat Production – 2010 – Update
According to Eurostat, pig meat production in the EU-27 was just over 22.0 million tonnes last year – 3.4 per cent more than 2009 – following a recent revision. Most countries – and all of the top 12 pig meat-producing countries – registered increases...
According to Eurostat, pig meat production in the EU-27 was just over 22.0 million tonnes last year – 3.4 per cent more than 2009 – following a recent revision. Most countries – and all of the top 12 pig meat-producing countries – registered increases...
United Kingdom Pig Meat Market Update – September 2011
The upward trend in DAPP since February came to an end in mid-July, according to James Park, senior economic analyst with AHDB Meat Services Economic and Policy Analysis Group in his latest explanation of the trends in the UK and EU....
The upward trend in DAPP since February came to an end in mid-July, according to James Park, senior economic analyst with AHDB Meat Services Economic and Policy Analysis Group in his latest explanation of the trends in the UK and EU....
QMS Pig Market Report - September 2011
In recent weeks, prime pig producer prices have been falling steadily after reaching their seasonal peak in mid-July, writes Iain Macdonald from Quality Meat Scotland....
In recent weeks, prime pig producer prices have been falling steadily after reaching their seasonal peak in mid-July, writes Iain Macdonald from Quality Meat Scotland....
Australia – Livestock and Products Annual 2011
Pig meat production is expected to increase steadily in CY 2012 in response to improved feed supplies, according to the latest GAIN report from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service....
Pig meat production is expected to increase steadily in CY 2012 in response to improved feed supplies, according to the latest GAIN report from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service....
Republic of Korea - Livestock and Products Annual - 2011
Pork production in 2012 is set to rapidly expand but will still remain slightly below the levels prior to the outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD), according to the latest GAIN report from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service....
Pork production in 2012 is set to rapidly expand but will still remain slightly below the levels prior to the outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD), according to the latest GAIN report from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service....
US Pork Outlook
Amidst drought and domestically high feed prices, exports are flourishing, according to Rachel J. Johnson in the latest Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook report from US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Economic Research Service....
Amidst drought and domestically high feed prices, exports are flourishing, according to Rachel J. Johnson in the latest Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook report from US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Economic Research Service....
BPEX Export Bulletin - September 2011: Week 36
The British Pig Executive's (BPEX) Export Bulletin for the first week of September 2011 reports pig industry trends from around the world. ...
The British Pig Executive's (BPEX) Export Bulletin for the first week of September 2011 reports pig industry trends from around the world. ...
Feed Outlook – September 2011
The US corn yield has dropped and this is expected to boost prices, according to the latest report from the USDA Economic Research Service....
The US corn yield has dropped and this is expected to boost prices, according to the latest report from the USDA Economic Research Service....
World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates – September 2011
While coarse grain stocks are expected to be lower this month, wheat stocks are projected to be up, according to the latest USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates....
While coarse grain stocks are expected to be lower this month, wheat stocks are projected to be up, according to the latest USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates....
Does it Pay to Take Pigs to Heavy Slaughter Weights?
It is well known that as a pig grows it becomes less efficient at converting feed to weight gain. Therefore, depending on pig price and feed costs there is an optimum slaughter weight which will maximise profitability, according to researchers at AFBI....
It is well known that as a pig grows it becomes less efficient at converting feed to weight gain. Therefore, depending on pig price and feed costs there is an optimum slaughter weight which will maximise profitability, according to researchers at AFBI....
Hong Kong – Livestock and Products Annual
Hong Kong's imports of US pork and offals are expected be 32 per cent lower this year than in 2010 as the result of a continued decrease in US pork exports transshipping through Hong Kong, according to Caroline Yuen and Juliana Madrid in the latest GAIN...
Hong Kong's imports of US pork and offals are expected be 32 per cent lower this year than in 2010 as the result of a continued decrease in US pork exports transshipping through Hong Kong, according to Caroline Yuen and Juliana Madrid in the latest GAIN...
Canadian Hog Statistics – Second Quarter 2011
There were marginally fewer hogs on Canadian farms on 1 July this year than on the same date in 2010, while the sow inventory was 1.1 per cent lower, according to the latest quarterly report from Statistics Canada. ...
There were marginally fewer hogs on Canadian farms on 1 July this year than on the same date in 2010, while the sow inventory was 1.1 per cent lower, according to the latest quarterly report from Statistics Canada. ...
US Pork Outlook – August 2011
High feed prices will curb production next year, according to the USDA Economic Research Service in its Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook for August 2011....
High feed prices will curb production next year, according to the USDA Economic Research Service in its Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook for August 2011....
United Kingdom Pig Meat Market Update - August 2011
The DAPP in the UK continued its recent upward trend in June but then fell back again during July, according to James Park, senior economic analyst with AHDB Meat Services Economic and Policy Analysis Group in his latest explanation of the trends in the...
The DAPP in the UK continued its recent upward trend in June but then fell back again during July, according to James Park, senior economic analyst with AHDB Meat Services Economic and Policy Analysis Group in his latest explanation of the trends in the...
BPEX Export Bulletin - August 2011: Week 33
The British Pig Executive's (BPEX) Export Bulletin for August 2011 reports pig industry trends from around the world. ...
The British Pig Executive's (BPEX) Export Bulletin for August 2011 reports pig industry trends from around the world. ...
World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates – August 2011
Meat and poultry supplies are expected to remain stable while corn, wheat and oilseed supplies this month are forecast to be down, according to the August World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates....
Meat and poultry supplies are expected to remain stable while corn, wheat and oilseed supplies this month are forecast to be down, according to the August World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates....
Danish Pig Research Centre: Annual Report 2010: Economy
The productivity of pig production in Denmark in 2009 is outlined in the latest annual report from the Danish Pig Research Centre....
The productivity of pig production in Denmark in 2009 is outlined in the latest annual report from the Danish Pig Research Centre....
Controlling Price Volatility in Food
Concerns over volatility in the food and agriculture market stem from fears over price rises and behind this, fears over food security, writes ThePigSite editor in chief, Chris Harris....
Concerns over volatility in the food and agriculture market stem from fears over price rises and behind this, fears over food security, writes ThePigSite editor in chief, Chris Harris....
EU Pig Meat Production – 2010
According to Eurostat, pig meat production in the EU-27 was just over 22.0 million tonnes last year – 3.5 per cent more than 2009. Most countries – and all of the top 12 pig meat-producing countries – registered increases in 2010 over the previous...
According to Eurostat, pig meat production in the EU-27 was just over 22.0 million tonnes last year – 3.5 per cent more than 2009. Most countries – and all of the top 12 pig meat-producing countries – registered increases in 2010 over the previous...
EU Pig Populations – 2010
The latest update for the EU pig population from Eurostat reveals an estimated fall of 925,000 animals or 0.6 per cent from the previous year to bring the EU total to just under 149.5 million pigs in 2010. Jackie Linden, senior editor, highlights the...
The latest update for the EU pig population from Eurostat reveals an estimated fall of 925,000 animals or 0.6 per cent from the previous year to bring the EU total to just under 149.5 million pigs in 2010. Jackie Linden, senior editor, highlights the...
Evolution: Economic and Agriculture Development in Sub-Saharan Africa
The five most important policy categories for economic development in sub-Saharan Africa are identified in this report by Dr Giovanni Gasperoni and Tricia Beal of Novus International. They focus particularly on empowering agriculture best practices and...
The five most important policy categories for economic development in sub-Saharan Africa are identified in this report by Dr Giovanni Gasperoni and Tricia Beal of Novus International. They focus particularly on empowering agriculture best practices and...
Study Backs Pig Producers' Lost Margin Claims
French pig producers have seen their share of the retail ticket for loin-based retail cuts fade by nearly one-quarter between the years 2000 and 2010, on the basis of figures published by senior French government economist Philippe Chalmin, writes Peter...
French pig producers have seen their share of the retail ticket for loin-based retail cuts fade by nearly one-quarter between the years 2000 and 2010, on the basis of figures published by senior French government economist Philippe Chalmin, writes Peter...
US Pork Outlook – July 2011
Drought continues to drive US cattle sales, while pig meat exports are expected to continue to be strong and broiler meat production continues to rise, according to the latest Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook from the USDA's Economic Research Service....
Drought continues to drive US cattle sales, while pig meat exports are expected to continue to be strong and broiler meat production continues to rise, according to the latest Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook from the USDA's Economic Research Service....
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