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Chile approves first-ever odor regulations for the swine industry
It is expected to prevent and control odor emissions from pig farms by establishing technological improvements and reducing emissions from the source.
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More ASF cases reported in Thailand
Thailand has reported eight total outbreaks of African swine fever in pigs to the OIE.
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U.S. corn and soybean production up in 2021
Increased acreage and higher yields for corn and soybeans led to record high soybean production and near-record high corn production.
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Pork production in China increased significantly in 2021
Pork production in China has reached historically normal levels.
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Philippines hog inventory grows as country recovers from ASF
The Department of Agriculture remains optimistic that the hog industry will gain momentum this year, and recover from its losses due to ASF.
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Nigeria opens market to some U.S. pork products
Pork is the first U.S. protein to be allowed access to the Nigerian market.
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Mexico boosts livestock production on the U.S.-Mexico border
A TIF slaughterhouse will be built in the municipality of Agua Prieta, Sonora, on the border with the United States, which will help boost livestock production in the border region and add value to Mexican livestock.
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ASF Italy: Country suffering from export restrictions
The outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) has resulted in a number of non-EU countries closing their borders for Italian pork.
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ASF in Hong Kong: Wild boar carcass tests positive
A wild boar carcass found in the area around Wong Yue Tan in Tai Po tested positive for African swine fever virus.
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Thailand: How will production and prices fare with ASF in 2022?
Swine production is expected to decline significantly in 2022, causing an upward price pressure on pork.
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Developments in China's feed industry as its pig herd recovers
Here's how China's feed industry is growing to meet the increasing demand for pig feed in the wake of ASF.
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Canada: World’s 3rd largest exporter of pork and pigs
In the weeks and months leading up to the event United Pork Americas, Pig Progress takes a deep dive in pig countries in the Americas. What is pork production like in the various countries in both continents and what are the perspectives for development? Today: a deeper look at Canada.
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German farmers give up pig keeping as prices and demand low
The number of pigs on German farms has fallen to the lowest in 25 years and more farmers are giving up keeping them because of weak demand and low pork prices, Germany’s national statistics office said on Wednesday.
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China ends the year with a drop in pork imports
After years of increases, China reduced its pork imports by 15% in 2021.
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France secured pork exports to China in the event of an ASF outbreak
An agreement signed this week between the governments of France and China will allow pork producers in the European country to export pig meat in the Asian market even if an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak will occur in the future. During his visit to China in November 2019, the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, had agreed with the President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, to carry out work aimed at China's recognition of applying the principle of "zoning" in the case an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak is declared on French territory.
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Food prices spark record monthly inflation rise as supply problems hit standard of living
Households face big squeeze as driver shortage fuels price rises.
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African swine fever detected in Tripura, culling of pigs begins around epicentre
All pigs within 1km radius of the epicentre in Tripura will be culled and a 10-km zone will be under surveillance due to an outbreak of African swine fever.
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China can reduce the need for EU pork by 300,000 tonnes
A further expansion of exports to non-Chinese destinations, mainly the Philippines and Vietnam, and a recovery of exports to the UK is expected to largely offset the reduction of exports to China, says USDA.
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Study: how corn, soybean producers benefit from US red meat exports
U.S. beef and pork exports brought critical returns to the corn and soybean industries in 2020, according to an independent study conducted by World Perspectives, Inc. and released by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).