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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Olymel swine plant in Alberta, Canada reopens following COVID-19 related shutdown
Major Canadian meat producer Oylmel LP has reopened its Red Deer, Alberta pork-processing plant gradually following a temporary shutdown because of COVID-19 infections among its workers, Reuters reported.
Monday, March 1, 2021
Zambeef director steps down
Zambeef Products Plc, a major meat producer in Zambia, has announced the resignation of company director David Osborne, effective February 28.
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Olymel Canada to export swine to the US after COVID-19 outbreak shuts down plant
Canada's Olymel LP said it will export swine to the United States to clear a backlog after it temporarily shut down its Red Deer, Alberta plant following a COVID-19 outbreak among workers, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
The Czech Republic shut down poultry markets and banned outside flocks over bird flu
The Czech Ministry of Agriculture shut down poultry markets and exhibitions, as well as banned famers from keeping birds outside after more bird flu cases were confirmed south of the country, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
China Corn: Corn auctions hold down prices (week ended Dec 25, 2020)
As supplies increased due to the state reserves auction, prices of corn stayed soft. Several farmers were reluctant to release newly harvested corn while prices fell below expectations.
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
More FrieslandCampina dairy farmers in Netherlands putting cows to meadows
The number of FrieslandCampina dairy farmers putting their cows out into the meadows has grown for the sixth year in a row, the Dutch dairy cooperative said.
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
A brighter 2021? Salmon resists COVID-19 deflation but succumbs to Q4 lockdowns
Q4 lockdowns, bloated inventories abort traditional Q4 rally. Upcoming near convergence of Chilean, Norwegian price to create market bottom. Low output growth to induce a 2021 price rebound.
Monday, December 14, 2020
Taiwan Sugar Corporation to shut down major pig farm in Vietnam
Taiwan Sugar Corporation (TSC) plans to shut down its biggest pig farm in Vietnam, a move that would reduce its pig farming activities in the country.
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Farms in Wales encouraged to further cut down greenhouse gas emissions
A new report has urged farmers in Wales to do more in cutting greenhouse gas emissions despite being among the world's most sustainable.
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
AHDB CEO to step down
The CEO of the United Kingdom's Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), Jane King, has decided to serve the next 12 months as the final period of her tenure after close to six years at the role.
Thursday, October 15, 2020
China Hog: Soft post-holiday demand drags down prices (week ended Oct 9, 2020)
Hog demand shrank prominently over the past two weeks as slaughterhouses halted operation during the holidays. Sales of pork carcass in major wholesale centres plummeted over the week by 9.9%, from 6,094 tonnes to 5,490 tonnes. Prices of po ...
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
China Whey: Subdued demand weighs down prices (week ended Oct 5, 2020)
Sales of whey softened towards late September as feed producers held back purchases in view of diminished hog population due to the pre-festive releases. Trader cut prices in efforts to move sales before the long holidays.
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Pork export growth in EU to slow down due to African swine fever in Germany
The European Union Commission's recent short-term agricultural outlook report forecasts a slow down in pork exports from the EU due to trade restrictions imposed on Germany following an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak there, as well as C ...
Saturday, October 3, 2020
Chicken prices in China down 25% as pork production continues rebound
Chicken prices in China have dropped 25% in the face of oversupply as the country's hog population continues to rebound and larger volumes of pork are being produced.
Friday, October 2, 2020
Wild salmon spawning in Irish rivers increasing amid COVID-19 lockdown
While Ireland's wild salmon population continues to decline in the long term, the COVID-19 lockdown has resulted in more fish entering the country's rivers.

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