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Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Chile's salmon processing sector face workers' protest
Workers in Chile's salmon processing industry have been protesting on Chiloé island—an industry production hub—arguing the companies they work for are not doing enough to protect them from the COVID-19 virus.
Monday, April 6, 2020
South Africa's Quantum Foods first half-year profits could drop by 38%
The feed and poultry group said the 38% drop in half-year earnings was because of lower egg selling prices, reported Reuters.
Friday, April 3, 2020
China's "super pigs" still fail amid haphazard biosecurity
China should do more to improve basic biosecurity to protect its hog herd from infection and focus less on developing disease-resistant "super pigs", according to analysts.
Friday, April 3, 2020
Irish domestic milk intake up 7.8% in February
Irish domestic milk intake by creameries and pasteurisers in February was estimated at 327.4 million litres, up 7.8% increase over February 2019's 303.6%, data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) showed. It will be noted, however, that ...
Friday, April 3, 2020
Sanderson Farms to reduce chicken production in top chicken producing US state due to COVID-19
The major US poultry company has sent 415 slaughterhouse workers home from its Georgia facility as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19, reported Reuters.
Friday, April 3, 2020
Argentine soy crops industry affected by bad weather and COVID-19
The Buenos Aires Grains Exchange has cut the country's soy harvest estimates, while exports have been delayed due to mandatory health inspections on incoming cargo ships at Parana River port, reported Reuters.
Thursday, April 2, 2020
COVID-19 hits China's sustainable aquaculture
As customers from the US and elsewhere hold off on orders due to COVID-19, China's aquaculture sector suffers damage especially companies that specialise in sustainable aquaculture products because they mostly rely on exports.
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Report from China: Stalosan F helps pig farmer to a new start after ASF outbreak
The outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) has caused a huge impact on China's pig industry. Pig stocks are falling off a cliff, while prices are continuing to soar. With the strong support of the government, many farmers have begun the prep ...
Thursday, April 2, 2020
COVID-19 could cost Bangladesh poultry industry US$188 million
Mashiur Rahman, Bangladesh Poultry Industries Central Council (BPICC) president said the industry's losses are due to a decrease in demand, lower production and falling prices because of COVID-19, reported Bdnews24.com.
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
US consumers urge poultry group to stop barn fires
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) urges the US Poultry & Egg Association to immediately implement fire prevention strategies to stop devastating barn fires that have killed more than four million birds since 2013.
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Australian pork sector on alert as Papua New Guinea confirms ASF
Pork producers in Australia are on high alert after confirmation that the deadly virus African swine fever (ASF) is now present in neighbouring Papua New Guinea (PNG).
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
China has stopped approving new Brazilian meat plants for imports due to COVID-19
A Brazil Agriculture Ministry official told Reuters that all pending approvals for Brazilian meat plants for export to China has put on hold until the COVID-19 pandemic ends, reported Reuters.
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
UK poultry sector struggle from demand surge
The UK's poultry industry is struggling to handle a spike in chicken demand from British consumers, while workers stay at home over COVID-19 fears.
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
COVID-19 hits US state's US$2-billion seafood industry
With restaurants across the US shutting their doors due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Louisiana's US$2-billion seafood industry is struggling.
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
China Corn Weekly: Market stays firm on tight availability(week ended Mar 27, 2020)
Buyers were cautious with purchases in the north as corn quality was not up to expectations with moisture content high. However, with supply limited, particularly in the south, corn prices remained firm during the period in review.

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