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Limited supplies constrain German exports
05 December 2019
The latest figures for German pork exports between January and September show a 2% fall in volumes, or 20,000 tonnes, to 1.31 million tonnes. What has changed more markedly, however, is the destination of these exports.
Increase in pig numbers in June 2019 Welsh survey
05 December 2019
At 24,400 head, there was a 5% increase in the number of pigs in Wales in June 2019, according to the June Survey of Agriculture and Horticulture.
GB pig prices gain again
04 December 2019
The EU-spec SPP moved up again in the week ending 30 November, recording the largest weekly increase for six weeks. This extends the price premium over the same week last year to 16.25p.
UK pig meat production growth set to continue
04 December 2019
With expectations that the breeding herd has grown this year, our forecasts suggest UK pig meat production is set to continue increasing in the coming months. Nevertheless, reports of challenges to productivity this summer mean the supply increase may be limited early next year.
Higher Spanish pork exports continue
04 December 2019
Latest Spanish pork export figures for January to September show an 8% increase in trade, with volumes reaching 1.22 million tonnes. This is a new record high for the nation.
Another gloomy month for red meat retail sales
04 December 2019
GB retail sales have continued to struggle in the latest Kantar update. In the 12 weeks ending 3 November total beef sales declined 0.3% year-on-year, with lamb back 6.4% in volume. Pork volume sales were down 4%.
Strong EU pork exports in September
28 November 2019
In September, EU pork exports rose by 37% compared with a year earlier, to 236,600 tonnes. This was the strongest growth recorded during a month in 2019 far.
Wet weather delays drilling of winter crops - Feed report
28 November 2019
GB finished pig prices continue to gain ground
27 November 2019
The EU-spec SPP continued to move up in the week ending 23 November. This puts prices over 15p above the same week last year.
Q3 pig feed production up 6%, driven up by finishing feed
27 November 2019
Q3 feed production statistics:
- Production of grower feed has increased by 3%
- Production of finishing feed has increased by 7%
- Production of breeding feed has increased by 8%