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World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates - March 2009
Total US meat production for 2009 is forecast lower this month as a slight increase in red meat output is more than offset by lower poultry production, says a USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates for March 2009.
Total US meat production for 2009 is forecast lower this month as a slight increase in red meat output is more than offset by lower poultry production, says a USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates for March 2009.
International Pork Production Costs in 2004
The pig farming sector in the Netherlands produces for an international market and has to deal with foreign competition with different legal and social preconditions for production. The development of the production costs plays an important role in determining...
The pig farming sector in the Netherlands produces for an international market and has to deal with foreign competition with different legal and social preconditions for production. The development of the production costs plays an important role in determining...
UK/EU Pig Statistics - January 2009
This article provides an overview of the latest statistics relating to pigs in the UK and Europe and includes slaughter figures, carcass weights, pig meat production and trade. The information is extracted from the data published as spreadsheets by D...
This article provides an overview of the latest statistics relating to pigs in the UK and Europe and includes slaughter figures, carcass weights, pig meat production and trade. The information is extracted from the data published as spreadsheets by D...
Canadian Hog Statistics - Fourth Quarter 2008
By Statistics Canada. At 12.4 million, there were over ten per cent fewer pigs in Canada on 1 January 2009 than one year previously, continuing a three-year downward trend.
By Statistics Canada. At 12.4 million, there were over ten per cent fewer pigs in Canada on 1 January 2009 than one year previously, continuing a three-year downward trend.
US Pork Outlook Report - February 2009
In the first quarter, commercial pork production is expected to be 2.7 per cent lower than a year ago, with prices about 8.5 per cent higher than first quarter a year ago, according to the USDA's Economic Research Service in the February 2009 Livestock,...
In the first quarter, commercial pork production is expected to be 2.7 per cent lower than a year ago, with prices about 8.5 per cent higher than first quarter a year ago, according to the USDA's Economic Research Service in the February 2009 Livestock,...
Connecting Farmers and Customers
A group is the UK is bringing the supply chain together with an innovative scheme to meet the needs for transparency and fairness. Editor of ThePigSite, Jackie Linden, outlines the highlights of the new scheme, which was presented by Rob Cumine of FarmFirst...
A group is the UK is bringing the supply chain together with an innovative scheme to meet the needs for transparency and fairness. Editor of ThePigSite, Jackie Linden, outlines the highlights of the new scheme, which was presented by Rob Cumine of FarmFirst...
US Feed Outlook
Meat production prospects are being reduced due to harsh economic conditions in several countries, thereby leading to lower forecast corn imports, according to the USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS) Feed Outlook report for February 2009....
Meat production prospects are being reduced due to harsh economic conditions in several countries, thereby leading to lower forecast corn imports, according to the USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS) Feed Outlook report for February 2009....
United Kingdom Pig Meat Market Update - February 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.
World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates - February 2009
Total US meat production for 2009 is forecast lower this month based on reductions of both red meats and poultry, according to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) from the United States Department of Agriculture.
Total US meat production for 2009 is forecast lower this month based on reductions of both red meats and poultry, according to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) from the United States Department of Agriculture.
Pig Meat Export Bulletin - January/February 2009
The January/February Export Bulletin from the British Pig Executive (BPEX) reports the slow pace on European meat markets and that US pig meat exports keep increasing.
The January/February Export Bulletin from the British Pig Executive (BPEX) reports the slow pace on European meat markets and that US pig meat exports keep increasing.
Structure of the UK Pig Industry
More than one quarter of British sows are now kept outdoors, according to a survey of producers of Assured British Pigs, and around 35 per cent no longer routinely clip the teeth or dock the tails of piglets. ThePigSite editor, Jackie Linden, summarises...
More than one quarter of British sows are now kept outdoors, according to a survey of producers of Assured British Pigs, and around 35 per cent no longer routinely clip the teeth or dock the tails of piglets. ThePigSite editor, Jackie Linden, summarises...
A Biological Revolution in the Name of Profit
Ongoing advances in genetic technology mean that scientists can increasingly understand, identify and link animal traits with their DNA counterparts. Advocates claim that the commercial application of this technology leads to greater economic efficiency,...
Ongoing advances in genetic technology mean that scientists can increasingly understand, identify and link animal traits with their DNA counterparts. Advocates claim that the commercial application of this technology leads to greater economic efficiency,...
Danish and US Breeding Herds Decline (February 2009)
By Chris Harris, Senior Editor, ThePigSite. Our snapshot of the ongoing global pig industry trends as reported in February 2009 Whole Hog Brief. To read the full detailed analysis including all the commentary and graphical data, subscribe to...
By Chris Harris, Senior Editor, ThePigSite. Our snapshot of the ongoing global pig industry trends as reported in February 2009 Whole Hog Brief. To read the full detailed analysis including all the commentary and graphical data, subscribe to...
Efficient Feed Usage
Number 18 in the Action for Productivity series from BPEX offers practical advice on how to get the best from the feed - from design of the feeding system to hygiene tips.
Number 18 in the Action for Productivity series from BPEX offers practical advice on how to get the best from the feed - from design of the feeding system to hygiene tips.
Mission 2050 - Research and Industry Infrastructure in 2050
Mission 2050 is a project to replace outdated animal research facilities with a flexible new complex to study sustainable animal agriculture systems for the future. Vern R. Osborne of the Department of Animal and Poultry Science at the University of Guelph...
Mission 2050 is a project to replace outdated animal research facilities with a flexible new complex to study sustainable animal agriculture systems for the future. Vern R. Osborne of the Department of Animal and Poultry Science at the University of Guelph...
France Faces Structural Rigidity
"There are many structural constraints on French pig producers," Yvon Salaün told ThePigSite in Paris, at the headquarters of the French pig institute, IFIP (Institut du Porc), writes Peter Crosskey for ThePigSite. Mr Salaün is the head of IFIP's pig...
"There are many structural constraints on French pig producers," Yvon Salaün told ThePigSite in Paris, at the headquarters of the French pig institute, IFIP (Institut du Porc), writes Peter Crosskey for ThePigSite. Mr Salaün is the head of IFIP's pig...
US Pork Outlook Report - January 2009
By the USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS) - This article is an extract from the January 2009: Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook Report. Recession-squeezed consumer budgets will likely constrain increases in pork and hog prices this year, despite...
By the USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS) - This article is an extract from the January 2009: Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook Report. Recession-squeezed consumer budgets will likely constrain increases in pork and hog prices this year, despite...
Impacts on Further Growth of the North American Pork Industry
Dr John Lawrence, Extension Livestock Economist and Professor at the Economics Department of Iowa State University gave this presentation at the London Swine Conference 2008.
Dr John Lawrence, Extension Livestock Economist and Professor at the Economics Department of Iowa State University gave this presentation at the London Swine Conference 2008.
US Feed Outlook
US feed grain supplies are expected to be up slightly from last month, but they show a fall year-on-year, according to the USDA Economic Research Service Feed Outlook for January 2009. Production of corn and sorghum is up and ever more corn is used to...
US feed grain supplies are expected to be up slightly from last month, but they show a fall year-on-year, according to the USDA Economic Research Service Feed Outlook for January 2009. Production of corn and sorghum is up and ever more corn is used to...
World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates - January 2009
Total US meat production forecasts for 2008 and 2009 are reduced from last month, says the World Agricultural Outlook Board.
Total US meat production forecasts for 2008 and 2009 are reduced from last month, says the World Agricultural Outlook Board.
United Kingdom Pig Meat Market Update - January 2009
UK market prices recovered slightly during November and the first weeks of December, according to Tony Fowler, Senior Economic Analyst.
UK market prices recovered slightly during November and the first weeks of December, according to Tony Fowler, Senior Economic Analyst.
Peoples Republic of China - Agricultural Situation - Livestock and Products 2008
China' pork production in 2009 is forecast to reach 46 million metric tons (MMT), up three per cent over 2008 but still well below pre-blue ear disease levels of 52 MMT in 2006, according to to the latest GAIN report from USDA Foreign Agricultural Service...
China' pork production in 2009 is forecast to reach 46 million metric tons (MMT), up three per cent over 2008 but still well below pre-blue ear disease levels of 52 MMT in 2006, according to to the latest GAIN report from USDA Foreign Agricultural Service...
FAO Releases 2008-2017 Outlook (January 2009)
By Chris Harris, Senior Editor, ThePigSite. Our snapshot of the ongoing global pig industry trends as reported in January 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 January 2009 Whole Hog Brief. To read the full detailed analysis including all the commentary and graphical data, subscribe to the...
