The Commission recognises that Europe would benefit from farming systems that rely less on imported feed and fertilisers, and from producing and eating more home-grown legumes such as beans, peas and lentils.
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Read MoreWe recently received all first-quarter data used to compile the financial results for the Compeer Financial Swine Producer Index. The U.S. swine industry has shown steady financial improvement through the first quarter of 2026, supported by disciplined cost control and modest gains in hog prices. Year-to-date (YTD) results reflect a return to profitability and continued strengthening of producer balance sheets, although the pace of recovery from the 2023–24 downturn varies across operations. Perspective from World Pork Expo While attending the World Pork Expo in Des Moines, I was asked why the industry did not appear to rebound more strongly based on year-end 2025 financial results. It’s a fair question and one that requires looking beyond the surface-level data. Several factors help explain the year-end financial results. 1. Tax planning strategies, particularly deferrals and prepaid expenses, can significantly influence financial statements. These strategies often increase an oper
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