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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Cherkizovo Group to build new pig farms in Tambov region, Russia
Cherkizovo Group is planning to invest ₽8.5 billion (US$106 million) in new pig farms in the Tambov Region, Russia.
Thursday, February 3, 2022
Sanderson Farms and Wayne Farms chicken deal could be affected by Biden antitrust efforts and inflation concerns
Cargill Inc and Continental Grain Co's plans to merge Sanderson Farms and Wayne Farms, two major chicken processors in the country, could fall apart due to US President Joe Biden's antitrust efforts and inflation concerns, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Chile approves odor environmental standard for pig farms
Chile's Council of Ministers for Sustainability has approved the Pollutant Emission Standard for Pig Farms, the first environmental odor standard in the country.
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
French farms required to designate reference person overseeing animal welfare
As of January 1, 2022, all farms in France that house domestic animals, as well as domesticated or captive wild animals, must designate a reference person in charge of animal welfare.
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Dairy farms in New Zealand affected by labour shortage
New Zealand's dairy sector has been hit by a labour shortage by as many as 6,000 workers because of the country's tight labour market and its closed border, Bloomberg reported.
Monday, January 17, 2022
Sixteen commercial pig farms in Melaka, Malaysia hit by ASF
The Malaysian Veterinary Services Department (JPV) recently confirmed that 16 commercial pig farms have been infected by African swine fever (ASF) in Paya Mengkuang in Masjid Tanah, Alor Gajah, Melaka.
Monday, January 10, 2022
Spain minister criticises 'unsustainable' mega-farms
Debate over the environmental impact of Spain's huge factory farming sector is heating up in the country.
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Number of pigs on German farms drops to lowest in more than two decades
The number of pigs on German farms has fallen to the lowest in 25 years and more farmers are giving up keeping them due to weak demand and low pork prices, Germany's national statistics office said last month.
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Sri Lanka's New Anthoney's Farms awarded greenhouse gas verification
New Anthoney's Farms (Private) Ltd, one of the leading names in Sri Lanka's poultry sector, was awarded the prestigious Greenhouse Gas Verification Statement from Netherlands-based Control Union Certifications.
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Environmental groups question sustainability rating given to Cooke salmon farms in Nova Scotia, Canada
Cooke Aquaculture's salmon farms in Nova Scotia, Canada, have received an upgraded sustainability rating in an international assessment, but three environmental groups are wary of the findings.
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Wayne Farms donates US$1.1 million new poultry science building at University of Georgia, US
Georgia, US-based Wayne Farms has announced a US$1.1 million donation to help build a new Poultry Science Building at the University of Georgia.
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Family farms in Ireland see 20% increase in income in 2021
Family farm income (FFI) in Ireland increased by 20% in 2021, according to Teagasc economists in their recently published Teagasc Outlook 2022 report.
Monday, December 13, 2021
Funds to support development of Canada's pork industry, help farms deal with ASF
An investment of more than $4.6 million will go to three projects to grow Canada's pork industry and help farms in the country face the threat of African swine fever (ASF).
Monday, November 1, 2021
Poland sees 112 pig farms hit by ASF this year
African swine fever had been found on as many as 112 pig farms in Poland by October 18 this year.
Monday, November 1, 2021
Drop in proportion of pig farms in Germany found with high salmonella risk
The proportion of pig farms in Germany with a high salmonella risk had dropped from 5.8% in 2005 to 1.6% at the start of 2021.

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