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What Should Be Done in Case the Meat Is Suspected to Be Infected During the Veterinary Expertise on The Market
This is one aspect of the «Ensuring Animal Health in Ukraine» project, which the Association of Ukranian Pig Breeders is implementing with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Leading domestic experts in cooperation with specialists of the competent authority will teach best practices and work algorithms.
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Czech Republic detects 1st African swine fever case in 5 yrs
The Czech Republic confirmed its first case of African swine fever for the first time in almost five years and veterinarians were taking measures to prevent its spread, the Czech Ministry of Agriculture said on Friday.
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From 2023 Ukraine will get affiliated member status in CEN-CENELEC
Thus, the implementation of the Agreement on access of Ukrainian goods to the EU market (ACAA) is accelerated.
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FAO and Ministry of Agrarian Policy will provide farmers with equipment for loading grain sleeves
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) together with the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food are implementing a program to provide farmers with temporary grain storage equipment (grain sleeves). Thanks to the support of the governments of Canada, Japan, and Minderoo Foundation, Ukrainian farmers will receive more than 30,000 grain sleeves with a capacity of 200 tons, which covers 30% of the national deficit of granaries.
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Germany lacks veterinarians in agriculture
There is currently a shortage of veterinarians in Germany. Of the approximately 22,000 veterinarians currently practicing in Germany (including around 12,000 practice owners and 10,000 salaried veterinarians), only around 3,500 are still treating farm animals.
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Ventilation that optimizes investments and reduces operating costs
Pigs are sensitive to high temperatures. If the room where the animals are kept is poorly ventilated in summer, it will have a negative impact on the health and production performance of pigs.
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The decrease in Spanish pork exports slows down
Although the decrease in Spanish pork exports outside the EU continued in the first nine months of the year, it has slowed down compared to the first half of the year.
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Finance ministry: changes to improve operation of tax invoice blocking system
In order to create favourable conditions for the registration of tax invoices and to eliminate misunderstandings between taxpayers and regulatory authorities, the Ministry of Finance together with the State Tax Service, business representatives and experts in the field of taxation have introduced amendments aimed at improving the work of the ITRS.
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KSG Agro increased revenues from the sale of pigs by 34%
KSG Agro increased its sales revenues from the sale of pigs by more than 34% year-on-year in the first ten months of 2022. 2022, KSG Agro increased its revenues from the sale of pigs by more than 34% compared to the same period in 2021, the company's press service said.
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Changes on military reservations come into force
The law provides for the reservation of persons liable for military service:
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FAO: Emerging trends in global pig meat production
ASF continues to be the key determinant in the global production of pig meat.
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Registration for grain sleeve loading and unloading equipment from the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and FAO has started at SAR
The Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine jointly with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) implements a programme for providing farmers with temporary grain storage facilities (grain sleeves). Thanks to the support of the governments of Canada, Japan, and the Minderoo Foundation, Ukrainian farmers will receive about 31,000 grain sleeves, each with a capacity of 200 tons, which will provide storage for 30 percent of the country's total requirements.
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UK backs Ukraine to restore its energy independence
First Deputy Prime Minister — Minister of Economy of Ukraine Yulia Sviridenko met in London with the leadership of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy of Great Britain.
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Proper ventilation — higher production efficiency
Air quality and temperature in the production room are the most important components of the environment that affect the health and production performance of pigs.
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FG "VKiK" is a new member of the Association of Ukranian Pig Breeders
In early November, a new farm "VKiK" joined the Association of Ukranian Pig Breeders.
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Ukraine to receive $500m from World Bank
This is the fourth financing attracted by this institution.
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Biosecurity: Best Practices of the Ukrainian Swine Farms
Both in peacetime and when warfare, biosecurity remains a priority for pig farms. Without a well-functioning system the farm cannot be protected against pathogens, including African swine fever.
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International community backs Ukrainian farmers to address grain storage deficit
International partners are co-financing the purchase of polymeric sleeves and structures for grain storage, as well as equipment to load grain into the sleeves, many of which will be suitable for reuse during future harvests.
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Association of Ukranian Pig Breeders gets new members
Two enterprises «Elit-Schweine» LLC and Expert-AgroTrade LLC have joined the Association of Ukranian Pig Breeders.