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Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Great Britain's pig farming margins fell lightly in Q2 2024, producers still see profitability
Pig farming margins in Great Britain slipped back very slightly in the second quarter of 2024, but remained at a relatively healthy average of £15/head (US$19.20), meaning producers, on average, have remained in the black for five succ ...
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Armyworm infestation causes US$645,000 damage to cornfields in Negros Occidental, Philippines
An armyworm infestation has caused significant damage to cornfields across 11 local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental, Philippines, with losses amounting to PHP 37.32 million (US$645,000) as of July 30, 2024, Philippine News Agen ...
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Bulgarian dairy industry faces mixed trends in first half of 2024
In the first half of 2024, Bulgaria processed 500,000 tonnes of milk, showcasing various trends across different dairy products, Sofia News Agency reported.
Monday, August 5, 2024
Australian wheat production boosted by rainfall, but Chinese demand may lag
Rainfall across much of Australia has improved the outlook for the country's 2024/25 wheat production, although demand from China may remain weak, according to analysts and traders, Reuters reported.
Monday, August 5, 2024
ASF threat looms over Philippine swine industry as rainy season begins
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) has expressed concerns over the heightened risk of African swine fever (ASF) spreading in the country's swine industry due to the rainy season, Rappler reported.
Monday, August 5, 2024
Canada invests in climate-resilient soybeans with US$1.6 million grant
To support soybean producers in Canada, Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands, announced funding of up to CAD 2,325,361 (US$1.6 million) over four years to Performance Plants Inc (PPI) through the AgriScience Pro ...
Monday, August 5, 2024
US pork industry suffered US$1.2 billion damages yearly from PRRS during 2016-2020, analysis found
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) caused an estimated US$1.2 billion per year in lost production in the US pork industry from 2016 to 2020, an 80% increase from a decade earlier, according to a new analysis by an Iowa Sta ...
Monday, August 5, 2024
China's pig producers could see profit in Q3, according to analyst
China's pig prices are finally on the rise as the number of fertile sows declines following a prolonged downturn in the industry, leading a market analyst to believe that the country's pig breeders could make money in the third quarter.
Monday, August 5, 2024
Strong interest in Ireland, EU-backed funding for sustainable aquaculture, according to official
There has been strong interest in a new funding scheme for sustainable aquaculture introduced recently by the Irish government, according to Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) Seafood Technical Services Director Rory Campbell.
Monday, August 5, 2024
USMEF sees Malaysia as potentially strong market for US pork
In the past year, five US pork facilities have become eligible to export to Malaysia, with another recently being approved without the need for an on-site audit.
Friday, August 2, 2024
Enugu, Nigeria targets US$60 million in revenue from livestock production
The Governor of Enugu State, Nigeria, Peter Mbah, has announced plans to generate over NGN 100 billion (US$60 million) from livestock production and processing, Punch reported.
Friday, August 2, 2024
Zamboanga, Philippines strengthens efforts against ASF
The city government of Zamboanga, Philippines, is intensifying its efforts to combat African swine fever (ASF) following new cases detected by the city's veterinary office, Zawya reported.
Friday, August 2, 2024
Chile's salmonid industry reports increased mortality and lower harvests in first half of 2024
The Chilean salmonid industry faced increased fish mortality and a decline in harvested biomass during the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to a report by industry analyst AquaBench, Fishfarmingexpert report ...
Friday, August 2, 2024
Bangladesh's vannamei shrimp production held back by insufficient technology and investment
Stakeholders in Bangladesh believe vannamei shrimp is crucial for regaining the country's shrimp export market particularly as it holds a significant 83% share of the global $32 billion shrimp market.
Friday, August 2, 2024
International Grains Council forecasts global total grains output for 2024/25 at 2,321 million tonnes
The International Grains Council's forecast for global total grains (wheat and coarse grains) production in 2024/25 was revised upwards to a new all-time peak of 2,321 million tonnes (mt), up by 1% year-on-year.

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