Brazil’s pork and chicken exports grow despite COVID-19, driven by Chinese demand 16 Jul 2020 Brazilian meat companies are primed to increase production and exports for 2020 as sales to China continue to exceed expectations.
Iowa farm billionaire's companies receive US pandemic aid 15 Jul 2020 Iowa-based seed companies owned or partially owned by billionaire Harry Stine won approval for at least six loans from the US Paycheck Protection Program.
Pork donation provides more than 200,000 meals for Canadian families in need 15 Jul 2020 More than 200,000 servings of fresh ground pork will help feed families in the Canadian province of Ontario this year thanks to a grassroots fundraising initiative supported by hog farmers and their industry partners.
Australia's farmers mobilise to accelerate COVID-19 recovery 15 Jul 2020 Australia's National Farmers Federation has released its plan to assist the country's coronavirus recovery efforts.
Epidemiology for non-epidemiologists – new e-learning course 15 Jul 2020 SAFOSO now offers an e-Learning course - Epidemiology for Non-Epidemiologists.
Germans switch to better quality meat and substitutes after slaughterhouse scandal 14 Jul 2020 Germans are opting for higher-priced and better quality meat products amid concern over poor working conditions in the meat industry and repeated COVID-19 outbreaks at abattoirs.
Chinese meat imports up over 70 percent 14 Jul 2020 According to data from Chinese customs authorities, the country imported 4.75 million tonnes of meat, including offal, in the first six months of 2020.
Economic recovery in US dependent on virus control and consumer confidence 14 Jul 2020 The severity of COVID-19-related economic disruptions varies widely among rural and agricultural market sectors, and is underpinned by consumer uncertainty.
Irish health authorities gave meat plants advance notice of COVID-19 inspections 13 Jul 2020 Ireland’s HSA gave advance notice of standards checks to meat plants, but Meat Industry Ireland leader denies pressuring safety body.
Huge interest in Virtual Food and Farming Day 13 Jul 2020 Over 900 schools and homes across the UK took part in first ever Virtual Food and Farming Day.
Jim Long Pork Commentary: "There are no problems, there is just a lot of little problems." - Henry Ford 13 Jul 2020 Sponsored Henry Ford was a man who went bankrupt more than once. It didn’t dissuade him, he kept going and in time built a business empire and became a legend in America/World business.
German pig prices tumble after slaughterhouse closes due to COVID-19 13 Jul 2020 German pig prices are in a steep fall as a huge German abattoir remains closed after a coronavirus outbreak among workers.
UK retailers warn of price hikes if no-deal Brexit 13 Jul 2020 The UK’s retail industry urged the UK and European negotiators to reach a post-Brexit trade agreement, warning that consumers could face higher prices without tariff-free trade.
New initiative unifies the veterinary profession’s approach to sustainability 11 Jul 2020 A group of UK vets has launched the world’s first organisation dedicated to supporting veterinary professionals and vet led teams in being a leading force for sustainability.
EU's agriculture sector fares well despite pandemic 10 Jul 2020 Despite the emerging COVID-19 crisis during the opening months of 2020, the European Union's agri-food trade remained strong and stable.
Meat, eggs and poultry play key role in improved nutrition 9 Jul 2020 New research from UC Davis highlights the pivotal role of animal protein for family nutrition in developing countries.
Brazil investigates COVID-10 outbreaks in 10 meat plants in Mato Grosso 9 Jul 2020 Brazilian labour prosecutors are probing COVID-19 outbreaks in at least 10 meat processing plants across Mato Grosso state.
Major meat producing state in Brazil mulls ending pandemic worker safety law 9 Jul 2020 Santa Catarina state may scrap local rules designed to protect food processing workers during the coronavirus crisis.
NFU warns of long road to recovery after statement from UK Chancellor 9 Jul 2020 “It remains clear that the entire nation and economy will be facing a long recovery to bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic."
CME update: livestock supplies push hog futures lower 8 Jul 2020 US lean hog futures ended mostly lower on 7 July following pressure from abundant supplies.
