Swine news - Economy

Kogi L-PRES trains 300 stakeholders, validates 32,000 real livestock farmers and boosts 64 clusters to drive productivity and food security in Kogi.

Youth in Kwara to get free 6-month livestock training as Are Olushola Farm and Federal Government partner under TVET to boost skills and jobs.

Limpopo hosts livestock auctions with Boere Koporasie Beperk to cut transport costs, improve market access, strengthen disease control and boost profits.

Global pig meat production and trade are expected to grow this year.

FAO expects outputs of all major cereals to rise, with the largest year-on-year increase forecast for maize.

August exports were bolstered by another remarkable performance by leading market Mexico.

The U.S. depends heavily on imported vitamins and amino acids, the majority of which come from China. This poses risks to both supply chain stability and national food security.

The latest AHDB quarterly pork cost of production and net margin estimations have been published for Q3 2025.

Nigeria’s Livestock Minister underscores the sector’s importance to rural prosperity, food security, and Africa’s economic future.

Nigeria strengthens livestock disease surveillance with a new six-month action plan to enhance prevention and response.

The FAO Cereal Price Index was down 1.3% from September.

Sharp drops in pig and poultry meat prices drove the decline after eight consecutive monthly increases.

Kenyan experts call for joint efforts to cut rising livestock feed costs and boost the sector’s productivity, sustainability, and farmer profits.

Chinese imports of pork products between January and September 2025 remain stable compared to the previous year. Offal maintains its volume and exceeds pork.

U.S. reaches deal with China on economic and trade relations.

According to Rabobank's pork quarterly report, global sow herd numbers are expected to decline in 2026 as trade and health issues remain challenging.

IITA and the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development partner to transform Nigeria’s livestock sector through research, innovation, and capacity building.

Stakeholders invited to submit materials and attend as China moves forward with its anti-dumping review of European pork.

Climate change is threatening livestock productivity across East Africa.

Nigeria’s new Livestock Development Policy prioritises animal feed systems to boost productivity, tackle malnutrition, and strengthen exports.

Uganda’s Parliament has approved a $99.56 million (Shs 352 billion) loan from IFAD to fund the Resilient Livestock Value Chain Project.

The increase reflected higher world bovine and ovine meat prices, while pig and poultry meat quotations remained broadly stable.

World wheat and maize prices declined, while barley and sorghum prices rose.

Nigeria and Belgium launch Animal Biometrics Identification System (ABIS) to modernise livestock, boost trade and drive sustainable growth.