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Brazilian pork exports halted in 2010 – but they will return

Pork exports from Brazil fell in 2010, while domestic demand grew fast. It is predicted that for 2011, things will differ only slightly. But don’t think that Brazil’s emergence as a significant pork exporter has come to a complete standstill. It is more likely to be just a temporary time-out…
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The Brazilian pork crisis: What to do to stay alive?

Once upon a time, Brazil was the place where pig farming paid off, no matter what. But nowadays, even Brazilian pig farming is down to reducing costs to keep ensuring productivity gains. One of the first items to be checked is feed conversion, as feed answers for 80% of total production costs. read more >

Asian markets going through role reversal

As for longer-term agribusiness projection, the Asian markets will see a partial reversal of roles in the next couple of years, said to Eric J. Brooks, senior analyst for eFeedlink, during a presentation paving the way for VIV Asia, to be held 9-11 March 2011. read more >

VIV Asia 2011: Strong rise in exhibitors

The 10th edition of the international trade show VIV Asia will be much larger than its previous edition. The next edition of the international show for pigs, poultry, cattle, aquaculture and feed, will be held 9-11 March 2011 in the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Thailand. read more >

Thai Foods Group trying to get a share in the market

For years the Thai market has been dominated by large integrators like Charoen Pokphand and Betagro. Other companies, however, also try to gain their share in the agricultural market. On the eve of the 10th edition of VIV Asia, in Bangkok, Thailand, Thai Foods Group has set greedy eyes on becoming number three in the agribusiness market. read more >

Germany: Domestic pressure pushes pork to world market

Just consider these figures: the average size of feeding enterprise in Germany increased by over 7% between 2008 and 2009, and 40% of units now have 1,000 feeding places or more. In eastern Germany, where there’s a lot more room for expansion, this figure is over 80%. read more >
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