date:Apr 12, 2013
characterized by the combination of lackluster demand and rising supply, said Albert Vernooij, Rabobank analyst. The only positive note is that herd expansion will be postponed or herds will even decline, which together with the forecasted declining feed costs, will likely result in better margins at both the farmer and industry levels.
Large production decreases are forecast for the European Union due to the implementation of sow pen regulations in January. Also, pork demand in China will see