date:Jul 30, 2012
The Short Term Outlook for arable crop, meat and dairy markets, published by the European Commission, said that EU meat consumption was down 0.8% in 2012, and was expected to fall 0.4% in 2013, as high prices, continued economic woes and tight supplies bite deeper. However, the report said that this factor would fuel increased exports, driven by strong global demand and a weak euro.
The report found that the EU livestock herd across had contracted, according to the December 2011 census, and w