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Displaying Articles 70-92 in Markets and Economics
Pig Industry Articles: Markets and Economics
Canadian Hog Statistics - First Quarter 2009
By Statistics Canada. As a result of high feed costs, lowered slaughter prices and the implementation of COOL in the US, there has been some restructuring and closure of farms in Canada.
By Statistics Canada. As a result of high feed costs, lowered slaughter prices and the implementation of COOL in the US, there has been some restructuring and closure of farms in Canada.
World Pork Trade Overview - April 2009
By USDA Foreign Agricultural Service - This article provides an overview of global poultry trade predictions for 2009. Global imports of pork for the year are expected to be down due to difficult trading conditions in Russia, Ukraine and China.
By USDA Foreign Agricultural Service - This article provides an overview of global poultry trade predictions for 2009. Global imports of pork for the year are expected to be down due to difficult trading conditions in Russia, Ukraine and China.
US Pork Outlook Report - April 2009
By USDA, Economic Research Service - This article is an extract from the April 2009 issue of Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook Report. US pork production in 2009 is expected to be 2.4 per cent lower than a year ago, while both imports and...
By USDA, Economic Research Service - This article is an extract from the April 2009 issue of Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook Report. US pork production in 2009 is expected to be 2.4 per cent lower than a year ago, while both imports and...
Mexico - Livestock and Products - Semi Annual - 2009
Red meat consumption is forecast to decline in 2009 as middle and lower income consumers are expected to replace consumption of red meat for cheaper processed meat and other protein sources, according to the latest GAIN Report from USDA Foreign Agricultural...
Red meat consumption is forecast to decline in 2009 as middle and lower income consumers are expected to replace consumption of red meat for cheaper processed meat and other protein sources, according to the latest GAIN Report from USDA Foreign Agricultural...
World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates - April 2009
US meat production together with corn and wheat stocks are expected to be lower this month according to the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report from the World Agricultural Outlook Board.
US meat production together with corn and wheat stocks are expected to be lower this month according to the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report from the World Agricultural Outlook Board.
USDA Feed Outlook April 2009
World 2008/09 corn trade is projected up 0.7 million tonnes this month to 76.1 million, says Allen Baker, Edward Allen, and Heather Lutman in the USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS) Feed Outlook report for March 2009.
World 2008/09 corn trade is projected up 0.7 million tonnes this month to 76.1 million, says Allen Baker, Edward Allen, and Heather Lutman in the USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS) Feed Outlook report for March 2009.
United Kingdom Pig Meat Market Update - April 2009
Tony Fowler, senior economic analyst with AHDB Meat Services Economic and Policy Analysis Group, explains the latest trends in pig production in the UK and European Union.
Tony Fowler, senior economic analyst with AHDB Meat Services Economic and Policy Analysis Group, explains the latest trends in pig production in the UK and European Union.
Pig Meat Export Bulletin - April 2009
The British Pig Executive's (BPEX) April Export Bulletin reports that Norwegian pork production is on the rise, while Russia's pork consumption is forecast to fall in 2009.
The British Pig Executive's (BPEX) April Export Bulletin reports that Norwegian pork production is on the rise, while Russia's pork consumption is forecast to fall in 2009.
US Breeding Herd Tumbles (April 2009)
By Chris Harris, Senior Editor, ThePigSite. Our snapshot of the ongoing global pig industry trends as reported in April 2009 Whole Hog Brief. To read the full detailed analysis including all the commentary and graphical data, subscribe to the...
By Chris Harris, Senior Editor, ThePigSite. Our snapshot of the ongoing global pig industry trends as reported in April 2009 Whole Hog Brief. To read the full detailed analysis including all the commentary and graphical data, subscribe to the...
USDA Livestock and Products Annual and Semi-Annual Reports 2009
This provides links to the latest poultry industry data from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service GAIN Annual Reports for 2009. Within each article listed is a link to the full report, which includes all the tabular data that we have omitted from our...
This provides links to the latest poultry industry data from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service GAIN Annual Reports for 2009. Within each article listed is a link to the full report, which includes all the tabular data that we have omitted from our...
USDA Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report - March 2009 [Updated]
This quarter's quarterly Hogs and Pigs report from the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
This quarter's quarterly Hogs and Pigs report from the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
Annual Pig Meat Industry Survey - 2009
Overall, a survey of over one hundred pig industry stakeholders in the UK conducted by BPEX in January 2009 gave rather more optimistic views than in similar results in 2007 and 2008. The industry was generally slightly more confident than last year but...
Overall, a survey of over one hundred pig industry stakeholders in the UK conducted by BPEX in January 2009 gave rather more optimistic views than in similar results in 2007 and 2008. The industry was generally slightly more confident than last year but...
Production Chains, Skills and Farming
The UK could suffer future food shortages unless the numbers of skilled people entering UK farming increases, writes ThePigSite senior editor, Chris Harris.
The UK could suffer future food shortages unless the numbers of skilled people entering UK farming increases, writes ThePigSite senior editor, Chris Harris.
Philippines - Livestock and Products - 2009
The latest GAIN report from USDA Foreign Agricultural Service offers an update on the pig industry in the Philippines in a report subtitled Philippine Hog Industry Update. Last year, pork production was down and imports were up by 38 per cent....
The latest GAIN report from USDA Foreign Agricultural Service offers an update on the pig industry in the Philippines in a report subtitled Philippine Hog Industry Update. Last year, pork production was down and imports were up by 38 per cent....
US Pork Outlook Report - March 2009
By USDA, Economic Research Service - This article is an extract from the March 2009 issue of Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook Report. Pork production is now expected to be 1.4 per cent higher in 2009 than in 2008. Exports in January were...
By USDA, Economic Research Service - This article is an extract from the March 2009 issue of Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook Report. Pork production is now expected to be 1.4 per cent higher in 2009 than in 2008. Exports in January were...
Developing a Global Agenda for Farming
An increase in global agriculture trading through freer trading regulations could increase the worldwide benefits by $165 billion a year, writes ThePigSite senior editor, Chris Harris.
An increase in global agriculture trading through freer trading regulations could increase the worldwide benefits by $165 billion a year, writes ThePigSite senior editor, Chris Harris.
Prospects for EU Agricultural Markets 2008-2015
The shape of the European agricultural market over the next seven years will depend very much on the way it reacts to and recovers from the present global financial crisis, writes ThePigSite senior editor, Chris Harris.
The shape of the European agricultural market over the next seven years will depend very much on the way it reacts to and recovers from the present global financial crisis, writes ThePigSite senior editor, Chris Harris.
Canadian Sow Herd Falls Again (March 2009)
By Chris Harris, Senior Editor, ThePigSite. Our snapshot of the ongoing global pig industry trends as reported in March 2009 Whole Hog Brief. To read the full detailed analysis including all the commentary and graphical data, subscribe to the...
By Chris Harris, Senior Editor, ThePigSite. Our snapshot of the ongoing global pig industry trends as reported in March 2009 Whole Hog Brief. To read the full detailed analysis including all the commentary and graphical data, subscribe to the...
People's Republic of China - Livestock and Products Semi-Annual Report - 2009
The latest GAIN report from USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Beijing forecasts China's pork production will continue rising in 2009 to 48.8 million tonnes. Higher pork production and lower prices will reduce 2009 pork imports by nearly half to 300,000...
The latest GAIN report from USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Beijing forecasts China's pork production will continue rising in 2009 to 48.8 million tonnes. Higher pork production and lower prices will reduce 2009 pork imports by nearly half to 300,000...
Russian Federation - Livestock and Products - Livestock Semi-Annual Report - 2009
Pork production is expected to increase 4 per cent in 2009, due in most part to large investments in swine production in 2007-08, higher reproductive yields and government measures to curb imports. The pig crop is expected to increase by 4.3 per cent...
Pork production is expected to increase 4 per cent in 2009, due in most part to large investments in swine production in 2007-08, higher reproductive yields and government measures to curb imports. The pig crop is expected to increase by 4.3 per cent...
US Feed Outlook - March 2009
More US corn was used this month because of increased blending of ethanol into both reformulated and regular gasoline, says the USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS) Feed Outlook report for March 2009.
More US corn was used this month because of increased blending of ethanol into both reformulated and regular gasoline, says the USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS) Feed Outlook report for March 2009.
United Kingdom Pig Meat Market Update - March 2009
Tony Fowler, senior economic analyst with AHDB Meat Services Economic and Policy Analysis Group, explains the latest trends in pig production in the UK and European Union.
Tony Fowler, senior economic analyst with AHDB Meat Services Economic and Policy Analysis Group, explains the latest trends in pig production in the UK and European Union.
Republic of Korea - Livestock and Products - Semi-Annual 2009
In 2009, total pork imports by five per cent due to the economic situation and the depreciation of the Korean won against strong US dollar, according to this GAIN report from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. US pork imports will fall slightly this...
In 2009, total pork imports by five per cent due to the economic situation and the depreciation of the Korean won against strong US dollar, according to this GAIN report from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. US pork imports will fall slightly this...
