Markets and Economics News
April Egg Production Down Compared to a Year Ago US - United States egg production dropped one per cent in April compared to the same month last year.
World Poultry Meat Production to Rise in 2012 GLOBAL - 2012 global poultry meat production is expected to increase 2 per cent to 103.5 million metric tons (MMT).
CME: Little to No Good News for Meat Sectors US - USDA’S monthly Cold Storage report was released today and it contained little good news for the meat and poultry businesses and was particularly ugly for the pork sector, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Poultry Feed Mill Re-jigged for Dairy Supplements NEW ZEALAND - A Whanganui stock feed mill shut down several years ago is to reopen after a make-over.
Table Egg Production Forecast to Drop in 2013 US - While 2013 is expected to have higher prices for several meat products and improvement of general economic conditions, egg producers are expected to face lower prices for the rest of 2012.
Dark Meat Sizzles Ahead of Grilling Season US - Grilling season “officially” kicks off on Memorial Day Weekend (May is National Barbecue Month), and if recent supermarket point-of-sale data is any indication, grill masters will be turning to the Dark Side... of the chicken.
Nova Scotia Invests in Poultry Plant CANADA - An Annapolis Valley Nova Scotia business will increase its productivity by more than 40 per cent through the purchase of leading-edge poultry processing equipment, supported by an investment by the Nova Scotia government.
CME: Corn Planting Near Record-High Condition US - If early planting and excellent early crop condition lead to a high yield, this corn crop should be a doozy. The trouble is that neither of those conditions are sufficient to drive a large national yield come fall — but we would rather have...
Poultry Farmers to Move High Court KERALA, INDIA - The Kerala Poultry Farmers Association (KPFA) has decided to approach the High Court to get rid of the luxury tax imposed on them.
A$4 Million in Fee Rebates to Grain, Fish and Egg Exporters AUSTRALIA - Transitional funding of more than A$4 million will start flowing to the grain, fish and egg export industries next month after regulations underpinning new export certification arrangements passed through the Parliament.
PIG & POULTRY FAIR: Opportunities and Challenges for British Products in the Food Service Sector UK - British pork, chicken and eggs are enjoying growing demand from food service, a sector whose potential is often overlooked. However, it was the subject of the headline debate at the British Pig & Poultry Fair last week, reports senior editor, Jackie...
Urgent Action Required on Falling Food Productivity US - In advance of the G8 summit, Elanco president Jeff Simmons warns global leaders that food productivity is not keeping pace with food demand now and in the immediate future.
UK Farmers Enjoy Boom as Economy Suffers UK - If there's one green shoot that continues to grow and has the potential to help kick-start Britain’s economic recovery then it's farming, according to the National Farmers Union (NFU).
Q1 Turkey Meat Production Up Compared to 2011 US - In the first quarter of 2012, turkey meat production rose 3.1 per cent compared to the same period last year.
India Says Ban on US Poultry Products Lifted in September 2011 INDIA - Reacting to the US government approaching the global trade body, WTO, against India imposing a ban on US agricultural products, including poultry meat and chicken eggs, the government clarified that it had already revoked the ban on imports from...
PIG & POULTRY FAIR: Outlook for the UK Poultry, Egg Sectors ANALYSIS - Pig and poultry producers gathered to see the latest technology and gain useful business information at the British Pig & Poultry Fair 2012 for two days this week, writes Nuria Martínez Herráez, ThePoultrySite editor.
Q2 Poultry Prices Forecast to Remain Strong GLOBAL - Poultry prices are forecast to remain strong in the second and third quarters of 2012 as a result of high demand and price support from high beef prices. However, due to unfavourable weather conditions in South America, input prices are expected...
Egg and Broiler Prices Up to Record Levels TAMIL NADU, INDIA - Pricey vegetables, steady rise in offtake coupled with a cut in production are pushing up egg and broiler prices to record levels.
Broiler Meat Production Forecast to Rise in 2013 US - US broiler meat production for 2013 is expected to rise by 2.5 per cent, with growth spreading over the year as processors expand production in response to favourable conditions.
Australian Agriculture Shares A$70 Million in Research Grants AUSTRALIA - Over 100 research and demonstration projects across the country will share in $72.5 million as part of the Gillard Government’s first round of Filling the Research Gap and Action on the Ground grants.
Quick Action by US on Mandatory COOL Unlikely US - The president of Paragon Economics suggests, in the event a WTO ruling declaring US Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling a violation of the United States' international trade obligations is upheld, legislative changes will probably be needed to...
Overview of This Week’s Poultry Industry News ANALYSIS – There have been developments on world poultry meat trade issues over the last week. India has failed to agreed to lift restrictions on the import of US poultry meat in consultations and the US is now taking the issue to the World Trade Organization....
Layer Welfare Impacts the Spanish Industry, Consumers ANALYSIS - The new EU Directive, which bans the use of non enriched cages for laying hens, is a challenge for the Spanish egg industry. Even Spanish consumers have faced a challenge because of high egg prices. The Spanish Association of Egg Producers...
Optimism Strong for Future of British Pig & Poultry Sectors UK - Optimism for the future of the British pig, poultry and egg sectors is strong among visitors and industry representatives at the 2012 British Pig and Poultry Fair.
Poultry & Farming Exports Stuck MEXICO - Director of Beekeeping, Pork and Poultry of the State Secretariat of Agriculture and Fisheries Development (SFAyP) Gustavo Martín Quijano said on Saturday that the poultry farming sector is facing difficulties exporting goods to other countries...













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