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In the first half of 2024, Spain imported 1,130,148 piglets from the Netherlands.

The Department of Agriculture procured 600,000 ASF vaccines to limit the spread of the virus.

Global wheat and barley export prices fell month-on-month while maize, sorghum, and rice prices increased.

Several projects focus on research related to vaccines that could mitigate the spread of ASF.

Shipments to most destinations decreased. Canada and South Korea show the greatest declines.

The English breeding pig herd has fallen to its lowest figure ever recorded.

World pig meat prices decreased for the second consecutive month due to lackluster import demand.

This week, the results of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture in the European Union were presented, a key meeting for the agricultural sector across the continent.

USDA research documents absence of Trichinella infection in commercial pigs.

Paraná exported around 56 tons of frozen pork cuts to the Philippines in July.

Corn could suffer a year-on-year decrease of 21% in area, representing 2 million hectares.

Pig slaughter up by 2.4% compared to the second quarter of 2023.

Pork shipments abroad increased by more than 25% in the first half of the year.

It is expected that by the end of 2024, the total export of Russian pork to foreign markets will reach the target of 300 thousand tons.

For the first time since 2016, there was a slight increase in pork production in the first half of the year.

The government announced the elimination of export duties on beef, pork, and dairy products and a 25% reduction in withholding taxes for different meat chains. The objective is to strengthen competitiveness.

Updated guideline makes recommendations to strengthen documentation supporting animal-raising or environment-related claims on meat product labeling.

The cost of PRRS has increased by 80% in the last decade.

China's securities regulator approves registrations of new options.

The Pharmacovigilance System for veterinary products is implemented to guarantee the efficacy, quality, and safety of animal medicines, contributing to the production of healthy and safe food.

Rusagro Group, one of the largest Russian agricultural holdings, plans to supply up to 10,000 tons of pork meat to China in 2024.

Pig and cattle inventories continue to decline in Belgium while the number of poultry, sheep, and goats is increasing.

The European Commission has approved a Danish scheme to support higher animal welfare standards for pigs.

Vietnam and the rest of Southeast Asia holds immense opportunity for U.S. exporters.

Pork exports from Santa Catarina set a record in July with the best result since 1997.

One case of ASF has been confirmed in a domestic pig on a small farm located in Gerolsheim, district of Bad Dürkheim, about 65 km from the border with France.

According to the latest estimates from the OECD - FAO Agricultural Outlook 2024 - 2033, Asia and Latin America will be the regions that will grow the most in the next 10 years, while Europe is expected to see decreases in its key indicators.

The affected farm is in Trebur and houses about 1,800 domestic pigs.

Oilseed production in the EU-27 for the 2023 harvest and forecast for 2024.

To combat African swine fever, the Ministry of Agriculture has redefined the affected areas. The regulations for hunters in the zones are different.

The following is a summary of the data on the EU-27 cereal crop for 2023/24 and forecasts for 2024/25 made by Copa-Cogeca.

Planting intentions fell 30% compared to last year in the region. Fear of the lack of rains in September, La Niña, leaf hoppers, and the lower harvest price explain the drop.

The national strategy will enable Spain to take a leading position in the debate on sustainable food systems, which is already on the agenda of international organizations.

The Government has established a common integrated system of official border controls for agri-food exports and imports.

Spain is the main pork supplier to the Philippines, with 145,000 tons exported in 2023.

Jalisco and Yucatán grew the most last year, with rates close to 3%.

Russia quadrupled pork supplies to China in June to 3.8 million dollars

CanSpotASF has expanded its diagnostic screening to include invasive wild pigs sampling.

Positive factors support confidence building in pork supply chains, but risks remain.

For the first time in decades, fewer than ten tons of pigs were slaughtered. in Belgium.

Two new outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) have been reported in domestic pig herds in southern Groß-Gerau. Containment measures are in place.

These are the main findings of the latest monthly agri-food trade report published today by the European Commission.

In the first half of the year, pork production exceeded 380,000 tons.

The U.S. pork industry represents a significant value-added activity in the agricultural economy and a major contributor to the overall U.S. economy.

Trends in U.S. pork production and the current structure of production.

Feed inputs, like corn and soybean meal, account for an estimated 52% of total U.S. production costs.

In the first 6 months of 2024, animal feed and raw materials imports reached over 2.56 billion USD, a year-on-year increase of 9.6%.

In the first five months of the year, almost 2.5 million head of pigs have been slaughtered.

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) calls for meticulous preparation on both sides and for adherence to EU values as new members join.

The report “Evolution of Foreign Trade in the Spanish Swine Sector - Advance April 2024” presents a detailed analysis of trade in the pork sector.

The International Grains Council forecasts global total grain production at a new all-time peak of 2,321 million tonnes.

The affected farm near Stockstadt (Groß-Gerau district) has more than 1,100 pigs.

China continued to be the main export destination, despite a 16% decrease in shipments.

China investigates Danish Crown, Vion and Litera Meat for anti-dumping practices on pork imports.

Forecasts for global production and ending stocks are revised upward due to better prospects for the U.S. crop. Soybean estimates remained practically unchanged compared to the June report.

In its latest “Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade” report on July 12, the USDA updated its estimates for 2024, forecasting world pork production to be very similar to that in 2023. It also estimated a sharp drop in China's pork imports, which would return to levels before the ASF outbreaks in 2018 and lead major exporters to seek alternative markets.

Germany has implemented drones to control the spread of African swine fever (ASF).

The main indicators for the Spanish pork sector for the first 4 months of this year.

The Pig Board has approved measures to stabilize pig prices and reduce excess supply from the system.

One hundred farms have already applied for funding for more animal-friendly pig farming.