Beef and Fertiliser Prices: A Detailed Overview
TL;DR: Rising beef prices counteract high fertiliser costs, restoring balance amidst fluctuating market conditions. Farmers remain cautious with fertiliser usage due to sustained high input costs. Long-Term Trends Over the past five years, there has been a noticeable increase in fertiliser prices. This rise was particularly sharp from mid-2021 due to the European energy crisis, […]
Overview of 2022 U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its annual report, “Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2022”. This document details all sources of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. and the carbon sequestered by forests and soils. U.S. Emissions in Context Agriculture accounts for just under 10% of total U.S. emissions, a smaller […]
Danish Crown Announces Facility Closure
TL;DR: Danish Crown to close Ringsted plant, cutting 1,200 jobs, as part of a strategic shift to enhance processed pork production and efficiency in Europe. Strategic Reduction RANDERS, DENMARK—Danish Crown has decided to reduce its production facilities in Denmark, starting with the closure of the Ringsted plant in mid-September 2024. This move comes after several […]
New Zealand’s Carbon Emissions Decrease Again
TL;DR: New Zealand’s carbon emissions drop for the third year, driven by increased renewable energy use and reductions in agriculture and transport. For the third year running, New Zealand has seen a drop in gross carbon emissions, with this year’s reduction equalling three times the emissions from domestic flights in 2022. The latest report from […]
Calf Market Trends in New Zealand
TL;DR: New Zealand’s calf market sees increased sales despite dry conditions, with early sales due to feed shortages and financial pressures. North Island buyers support the market, helping mitigate impacts on South Island breeders facing climatic challenges. Seasonal Movements As spring progresses, calves are born, signalling the start of seasonal trade movements. Initially, dry summer […]
JBS Plant to Become Largest Cattle Unit in Latin America
TL;DR: JBS expands Brazil’s Campo Grande II plant, making it Latin America’s largest beef facility, boosting exports, especially to China. JBS revealed plans on Friday to ramp up operations at its Campo Grande II facility in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. The move will make the location the largest beef plant in Latin America and […]
Weekly Cattle and Sheep Market Overview
TL;DR: GB cattle prices slightly decreased, except for young bulls, while sheep prices surged significantly. Cattle and sheep slaughter rates increased, with promotional activities planned for the upcoming Great British Beef Week. Cattle Trends GB deadweight prime cattle prices fell slightly last week, ending 13 April. The all-prime average was 485.4p/kg, down by 0.8p, sitting […]
US Beef Trade Forecast: A Closer Look at 2024
TL;DR: The US beef trade faces a growing deficit with rising imports and stable exports. Production remains high despite challenges, with domestic demand increasing due to economic strength and a stronger US dollar. Trade Balance Shift The latest report from the US Department of Agriculture highlights significant changes in beef trade projections. While US beef […]
Argentine Beef Trends
TL;DR: Argentine beef production and consumption drop, exports stable. In Argentina, beef production dropped 7.8% this year and 13.3% compared to last year, per CICCRA data. In March alone, exports were about 85,000 tons, staying stable. However, Argentinians’ beef consumption fell sharply by 17.6% in the first quarter, hitting a 30-year low. Meanwhile, the USDA […]
2024 Lamb Outlook: Production Update
TL;DR: The 2024 lamb market faces low breeding numbers and high demand, leading to a slight decrease in production despite increased slaughters, amidst challenging weather conditions. Market Situation The domestic sheep market faces a perfect storm: low supplies and high consumer demand. These factors drive robust prices. Recently updated data has led to new predictions […]
